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Carter Elementary School

5910 Zebulon Rd
Macon, GA 31210

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Carter Elementary School serves 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Carter Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 442 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Carter Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

442 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Carter Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Carter Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (GA)

Overall Testing Rank

#947 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Carter Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

17%

Black

67%

36%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Carter Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

18%

38%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Carter Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Carter Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bibb County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carter Elementary School's ranking?

Carter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).

How many students attend Carter Elementary School?

442 students attend Carter Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Carter Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter Elementary School?

Carter Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Carter Elementary School offer ?

Carter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Carter Elementary School part of?

Carter Elementary School is part of Bibb County School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

March 20, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 442 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education