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Carleton Elementary serves Pre-K through 5th grade and is home to over 400 students. As the district’s pioneering “Leader In Me” school, we nurture leadership skills alongside academic excellence. Students engage in a vibrant curriculum with classes in dance, computers, and chess, as well as extracurricular opportunities like co-ed cheer and soccer. At Carleton, every child is supported, inspired, and empowered to realize their ability to R.O.A.R. and reach their full potential.
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