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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Charleston Elementary

Los Banos Unified · Merced County · 18463 West Charleston Road, Los Banos, CA 93635-9540

(209) 826-5270

6/10
#2834
Rank 2834 out of 5,722
Top 50%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2446 · 57th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #2992 · 48th percentile
Science4/10 · #3456 · 38th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Charleston Elementary sits in the heart of Los Banos, a Central Valley farming community where tight-knit neighborhoods and a strong sense of local pride define everyday life. The school lands right in the middle of the pack statewide, with solid English scores that suggest a genuine focus on literacy — a good sign for families who want their kids reading and writing with confidence. It's a solid choice for families putting down roots in this agricultural community, where the pace of life is slower and school relationships tend to run deep.

Student Demographics

207 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
145 (70%)
White
53 (26%)
Other
9 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners48 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged154 (74%)
Students with Disabilities36 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

374
Enrollment
16.3
Teachers (FTE)
23:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5897 · 1st percentile

0 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.