Carthage Elementary School

Summary:

Carthage Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 378 students in grades K-4 in the Carthage Central School District in Carthage, New York. The school faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high rates of poverty, and disparities in student subgroup outcomes.

Carthage Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages on the New York State Assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 31.15% of 3rd graders and 30.56% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 44.89% and 48.79%, respectively. In Math, 42.37% of 3rd graders and 29.17% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 53.68% and 53.85%. The school's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools within the same district, such as Black River School, which has a higher statewide ranking and better academic outcomes. However, Carthage Elementary School outperforms some other nearby schools, such as West Carthage Elementary, which has even lower academic proficiency rates.

Carthage Elementary School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.96% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a need for additional support and resources for these students. Additionally, the school's performance on the state assessments varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White students and students with special needs performing significantly worse. The school's declining spending per student, from $13,258 in 2020-2021 to $11,007 in 2022-2023, may be contributing to these challenges and the need for targeted interventions and support to address the disparities.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 900 Beaver Ln
       Carthage, NY  13619-9527


(315) 493-1570

District: Carthage Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1964th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,007 Help


Students who attend Carthage Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carthage Middle School
High:    Carthage Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
13.0%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carthage Elementary School ranks worse than 80.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Carthage Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Carthage Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carthage Elementary School is 10.6. 1 elementary schools in the Carthage Central School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carthage Elementary School is $11,007, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Carthage Central School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Carthage Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carthage Elementary School 1964th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Carthage Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Carthage Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carthage Central School District 602nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carthage Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.79 900th 2206 59.2%
2007 65.29 927th 2219 58.2%
2008 68.20 810th 2227 63.6%
2009 44.92 1527th 2257 32.3%
2010 39.54 1547th 2263 31.6%
2011 49.27 1297th 2286 43.3%
2012 38.41 1587th 2320 31.6%
2013 31.83 1666th 2325 28.3%
2014 30.29 1702nd 2345 27.4%
2015 28.53 1742nd 2352 25.9%
2016 33.15 1648th 2366 30.3%
2017 27.20 1817th 2386 23.8%
2018 48.68 1237th 2395 48.4%
2019 28.19 1772nd 2413 26.6%
2021 17.81 1897th 2201 13.8%
2022 23.04 1964th 2434 19.3%
2023 22.83 1964th 2439 19.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.75 147th 289 49.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.41 1476th 1941 24.0%
2019 16.15 1834th 1859 1.3%
2021 23.98 897th 1044 14.1%
2022 22.39 1855th 2031 8.7%
2023 16.14 1973rd 2016 2.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.70 686th 2045 66.5%
2019 32.32 1399th 2032 31.2%
2021 22.19 1461st 1678 12.9%
2022 27.13 1649th 2099 21.4%
2023 32.73 1382nd 2041 32.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.96 1092nd 2338 53.3%
2019 32.15 1654th 2357 29.8%
2021 20.09 1668th 1955 14.7%
2022 26.18 1872nd 2401 22.0%
2023 31.60 1687th 2403 29.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.01 3rd 15 80.0%
2019 30.99 7th 9 22.2%
2021 10.18 8th 8 0.0%
2022 28.16 8th 10 20.0%
2023 25.97 7th 9 22.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.80 1317th 2340 43.7%
2019 25.58 1832nd 2358 22.3%
2021 18.20 1705th 1961 13.1%
2022 22.79 1969th 2400 18.0%
2023 19.60 2042nd 2400 14.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.92 293rd 1392 79.0%
2023 55.43 548th 1429 61.7%
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Rank History for White students at Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.11 1154th 1408 18.0%
2019 14.05 1222nd 1338 8.7%
2021 9.94 1162nd 1224 5.1%
2022 9.22 1336th 1399 4.5%
2023 11.12 1246th 1337 6.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Open Quote The Carthage Elementary School is one of the best Elementary Schools my TWO children have attended. The teachers are professionals and encourage students for high academic achievements. BOTH of my kids have benefited from attending this school, emotionally, academically as well as socially. I will recommend this school to any newcomers to the Fort Drum area! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carthage Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 588 40 15 14 2 n/a n/a 0 659
1990 638 34 20 15 1 n/a n/a 0 708
1991 596 30 18 9 2 n/a n/a 0 655
1992 587 48 13 5 8 n/a n/a 0 661
1993 622 42 13 12 3 n/a n/a 0 692
1994 573 45 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1995 578 30 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 628
1996 578 30 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 628
1997 557 33 7 14 3 n/a n/a 0 614
1998 541 38 4 19 2 n/a n/a 0 604
1999 521 39 4 17 4 n/a n/a 0 585
2000 554 45 5 21 2 n/a n/a 0 627
2001 544 35 3 14 5 n/a n/a 0 601
2002 363 29 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 363 29 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 371 30 10 16 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 345 30 8 16 3 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 384 28 5 21 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 369 24 8 24 0 n/a n/a 7 432
2008 382 27 2 9 2 n/a n/a 8 430
2009 287 22 6 13 3 n/a n/a 11 342
2010 391 34 7 25 0 n/a n/a 13 470
2011 409 41 16 26 2 0 9 0 503
2012 356 25 6 38 1 1 24 0 451
2013 352 33 11 37 3 1 25 0 462
2014 332 28 11 32 2 0 33 0 438
2015 349 26 6 37 1 0 37 0 456
2016 316 20 6 42 1 0 37 0 422
2017 329 22 4 47 3 4 38 0 447
2018 314 16 2 43 1 3 26 0 405
2019 314 20 7 41 1 1 37 0 421
2020 289 22 5 40 1 0 33 0 390
2021 254 16 3 28 3 0 28 0 332
2022 255 18 4 34 1 1 36 0 349
2023 276 19 6 49 0 0 28 0 378

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carthage Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 659 46.9 14.0 n/a
1990 708 42.9 16.5 n/a
1991 655 43.9 14.9 n/a
1992 661 40.9 16.1 n/a
1993 692 39.2 17.7 n/a
1994 635 37.8 16.8 42.2
1995 628 36.2 17.3 45.7
1996 628 36.2 17.3 45.7
1997 614 34.0 18.1 40.1
1998 604 35.0 17.3 44.9
1999 585 40.0 14.6 41.5
2000 627 43.0 14.6 54.5
2001 601 45.0 13.4 63.4
2002 414 30.0 13.8 53.9
2003 414 30.0 13.8 53.9
2004 429 n/a n/a n/a
2005 402 29.5 13.6 55.2
2006 439 30.0 14.6 52.2
2007 432 34.0 12.7 48.9
2008 430 34.0 12.6 49.8
2009 342 29.0 11.8 45.3
2010 470 31.0 15.1 64.1
2011 503 34.2 14.6 58.3
2012 451 32.0 14.0 60.1
2013 462 32.5 14.2 55
2014 438 32.5 13.4 55.3
2015 456 34.0 13.4 50.7
2016 422 32.0 13.1 46.9
2017 447 32.9 13.5 61.3
2018 405 34.0 11.9 64
2019 421 34.0 12.3 61.5
2020 390 42.0 9.2 67.7
2021 332 40.0 8.2 67.8
2022 349 39.3 8.8 56.4
2023 378 35.5 10.6 63

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carthage Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 659 46.9 14.0 n/a
1990 708 42.9 16.5 n/a
1991 655 43.9 14.9 n/a
1992 661 40.9 16.1 n/a
1993 692 39.2 17.7 n/a
1994 635 37.8 16.8 42.2
1995 628 36.2 17.3 45.7
1996 628 36.2 17.3 45.7
1997 614 34.0 18.1 40.1
1998 604 35.0 17.3 44.9
1999 585 40.0 14.6 41.5
2000 627 43.0 14.6 54.5
2001 601 45.0 13.4 63.4
2002 414 30.0 13.8 53.9
2003 414 30.0 13.8 53.9
2004 429 n/a n/a n/a
2005 402 29.5 13.6 55.2
2006 439 30.0 14.6 52.2
2007 432 34.0 12.7 48.9
2008 430 34.0 12.6 49.8
2009 342 29.0 11.8 45.3
2010 470 31.0 15.1 64.1
2011 503 34.2 14.6 58.3
2012 451 32.0 14.0 60.1
2013 462 32.5 14.2 55
2014 438 32.5 13.4 55.3
2015 456 34.0 13.4 50.7
2016 422 32.0 13.1 46.9
2017 447 32.9 13.5 61.3
2018 405 34.0 11.9 64
2019 421 34.0 12.3 61.5
2020 390 42.0 9.2 67.7
2021 332 40.0 8.2 67.8
2022 349 39.3 8.8 56.4
2023 378 35.5 10.6 63

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Carthage Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.9%0.2%0.6%99.1%98.9%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201498.9%0.5%0.7%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201598.9%0.4%0.0%99.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.1%99.6%99.6%
201698.8%0.0%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201799.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%100.0%99.8%
201899.3%0.0%0.5%100.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%99.5%99.5%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%98.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.6%99.3%99.1%
202099.5%0.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%100.0%99.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carthage Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,444 (15.0%) $8,210 (85.0%) $9,654
2020 $1,139 (9.6%) $10,777 (90.4%) $11,916
2021 $1,190 (9.0%) $12,068 (91.0%) $13,258
2022 $00 (0.0%) $12,759 (100.0%) $12,759
2023 $00 (0.0%) $11,007 (100.0%) $11,007

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carthage Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1772nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1964th of 2439 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Elementary School)3631.2
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Central School District)3832.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Carthage Elementary School)3942.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Carthage Central School District)3944
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Elementary School)3630.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Central School District)4143.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Carthage Elementary School)4629.2
 16.8%
   4th Grade Math (Carthage Central School District)3749.1
 12.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students421378
 10.2%
African American2019
 5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic4149
 19.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White314276
 12.1%
Two or More Races3728
 24.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%63%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carthage Elementary School

Students at Carthage Elementary School are 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

Carthage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.5% of New York elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Carthage Elementary School.

Students who attend Carthage Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carthage Middle School
High : Carthage Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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