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Mccarter Elementary School

5512 Sw 16th St
Topeka, KS 66604

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Mccarter Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Mccarter Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mccarter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Mccarter Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

348 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Mccarter Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Mccarter Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#190 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Mccarter Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mccarter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mccarter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

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

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

28%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mccarter Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

47%

63%

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

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

16%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.67

0.56

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

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

52%

36%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Topeka Public Schools School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mccarter Elementary School's ranking?

Mccarter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%).

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

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).

How many students attend Mccarter Elementary School?

348 students attend Mccarter Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Mccarter Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.

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

Mccarter Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Mccarter Elementary School offer ?

Mccarter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Mccarter Elementary School part of?

Mccarter Elementary School is part of Topeka Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education