Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carter And Macrae Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carter and MacRae El Sch serves a central area in Lancaster, PA, encompassing approximately 0.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carter And Macrae Elementary School's student population of 444 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
444 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Carter And Macrae Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter And Macrae Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2550 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter And Macrae Elementary School's ranking?
Carter And Macrae Elementary School is ranked #2550 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carter And Macrae Elementary School often compared to?
Carter And Macrae Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Carter And Macrae Elementary School?
444 students attend Carter And Macrae Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Carter And Macrae Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carter And Macrae Elementary School?
Carter And Macrae Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carter And Macrae Elementary School offer ?
Carter And Macrae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carter And Macrae Elementary School part of?
Carter And Macrae Elementary School is part of Lancaster School District.
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