Carson Elementary School

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Carson Elementary School ranks 990 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, Ohio, serving 399 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Newark City School District, which is ranked 514 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Carson Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7, the school faces several challenges. Its test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 5th-grade Science scores of 50.9% proficient or better, compared to the Newark City average of 59.9% and the state average of 64%. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 36.0% in 2023-2024, which is concerning. Compared to other nearby schools in the Newark City district, such as Legend Elementary and Hillview Elementary, Carson Elementary generally underperforms in terms of test scores and chronic absenteeism.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 72.43% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, Carson Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 919 out of 1,684 Ohio elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 990 out of 1,577 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the root causes of these challenges, such as improving attendance and providing targeted academic support, could be crucial for improving the school's overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

549 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055-6619

(740) 670-7300

District: Newark City

SchoolDigger Rank:
990^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Students who attend Carson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Heritage Middle School
High:	Newark High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 399

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Two or more races:

12.3%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.4%

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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Carson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carson Elementary School 990^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Carson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

Newark City:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark City 514^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Carson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2010	36.51	1252^nd	1662	24.7%
2011	44.12	1190^th	1686	29.4%
2012	49.91	1115^th	1709	34.8%
2013	60.28	920^th	1701	45.9%
2014	58.15	961^st	1687	43.0%
2015	56.41	919^th	1684	45.4%
2016	43.11	1090^th	1678	35.0%
2017	45.64	1081^st	1651	34.5%
2018	45.39	1058^th	1636	35.3%
2019	35.89	1184^th	1676	29.4%
2021	45.12	981^st	1610	39.1%
2022	42.40	1016^th	1588	36.0%
2023	49.79	928^th	1596	41.9%
2024	43.87	990^th	1577	37.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Carson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.55	483^rd	856	43.6%
2024	31.90	613^th	900	31.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	48.54	878^th	1465	40.1%
2019	42.17	983^rd	1465	32.9%
2021	55.89	646^th	1404	54.0%
2022	50.60	748^th	1419	47.3%
2023	62.96	541^st	1447	62.6%
2024	53.88	748^th	1484	49.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Carson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	40.90	1030^th	1518	32.1%
2019	34.51	1086^th	1502	27.7%
2021	36.07	970^th	1467	33.9%
2022	44.15	930^th	1488	37.5%
2023	51.46	836^th	1483	43.6%
2024	39.52	975^th	1466	33.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Carson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	61.78	291^st	1021	71.5%
2019	44.06	505^th	956	47.2%
2021	46.36	351^st	765	54.1%
2022	40.96	458^th	824	44.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Carson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	44.60	991^st	1536	35.5%
2019	35.01	1095^th	1535	28.7%
2021	44.37	909^th	1499	39.4%
2022	36.54	1029^th	1518	32.2%
2023	44.64	945^th	1498	36.9%
2024	43.48	939^th	1485	36.8%

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Rank History for White students at Carson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	25.15	1083^rd	1309	17.3%
2019	20.61	1107^th	1271	12.9%
2021	27.78	984^th	1249	21.2%
2022	20.41	1079^th	1242	13.1%
2023	23.59	1017^th	1215	16.3%
2024	20.17	1023^rd	1190	14.0%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	405	11	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	28	445
2009	460	12	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	28	507
2010	479	22	4	8	2	n/a	n/a	44	559
2011	402	19	3	19	1	0	43	0	487
2012	415	18	4	24	1	0	56	0	518
2013	422	15	3	15	0	0	50	0	505
2014	407	17	3	16	0	0	51	0	494
2015	397	19	3	15	0	0	46	0	480
2016	417	20	2	9	0	0	53	0	501
2017	398	14	1	6	0	0	53	0	472
2018	382	16	0	9	0	0	54	0	461
2019	358	19	0	7	0	0	55	0	439
2020	354	21	0	9	0	0	59	0	443
2021	297	18	0	9	0	0	48	0	372
2022	314	20	0	10	0	0	42	0	386
2023	321	13	0	16	0	0	49	0	399

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

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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 Carson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	445	23.0	19.3	n/a
2009	507	26.0	19.5	80
2010	559	25.5	21.9	88.2
2011	487	26.5	18.3	82.5
2012	518	27.5	18.8	79.3
2013	505	26.2	19.2	79
2014	494	29.5	16.7	77.5
2015	480	n/a	n/a	79.2
2016	501	28.0	17.8	80
2017	472	25.1	18.8	78.8
2018	461	27.1	16.9	80.7
2019	439	27.1	16.1	80.4
2020	443	25.5	17.3	82.4
2021	372	27.5	13.5	n/a
2022	386	27.5	14.0	n/a
2023	399	25.3	15.7	72.4

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 Carson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	445	23.0	19.3	n/a
2009	507	26.0	19.5	80
2010	559	25.5	21.9	88.2
2011	487	26.5	18.3	82.5
2012	518	27.5	18.8	79.3
2013	505	26.2	19.2	79
2014	494	29.5	16.7	77.5
2015	480	n/a	n/a	79.2
2016	501	28.0	17.8	80
2017	472	25.1	18.8	78.8
2018	461	27.1	16.9	80.7
2019	439	27.1	16.1	80.4
2020	443	25.5	17.3	82.4
2021	372	27.5	13.5	n/a
2022	386	27.5	14.0	n/a
2023	399	25.3	15.7	72.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carson Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,741
2022	$11,142
2023	$11,356

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1184^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 928^th of 1596 Elementary schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carson Elementary School)	71.2	61	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newark City)	68.6	54.7	13.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carson Elementary School)	52.5	61	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newark City)	64.4	67.3	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carson Elementary School)	48.8	44.1	4.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newark City)	69.7	59.4	10.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carson Elementary School)	32.6	45.8	13.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newark City)	54.3	56.8	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Carson Elementary School)	60.5	70	9.5%
5th Grade Science (Newark City)	64.1	66.5	2.4%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carson Elementary School)	53.9	65	11.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Newark City)	67	62.6	4.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carson Elementary School)	60.5	60	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newark City)	68.1	68.7	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	439	399	9.1%
African American	19	13	31.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	16	128.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	358	321	10.3%
Two or More Races	55	49	10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.4%	72.4%	8%

Schools Near Carson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Carson Elementary School	Public	K-5	549 E Main St	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7300	399	25	15.7	72.4%	321 (80.5%)	13 (3.3%)	16 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.3%)	43.9	990^th of 1577 public elementary schools	37.2%		49.8	928^th of 1596 public elementary schools	41.9%	62	50.9	65.6	51.8	47.4		68.9	53.6	56.1		$11,356
Ben Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	533 Beacon Rd	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7340	259	17	15.0	78.0%	203 (78.4%)	16 (6.2%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (13.9%)	35.3	1082^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	31.4%		42.6	1018^th of 1596 public elementary schools	36.2%	64	51.1	48.7	47.3	44.4		53.8	52.7	60.0		$13,105
John Clem Elementary School	Public	K-5	475 Jefferson Rd	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7130	420	25	16.9	57.6%	324 (77.1%)	15 (3.6%)	13 (3.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (15.2%)	38	1056^th of 1577 public elementary schools	33.0%		42.6	1017^th of 1596 public elementary schools	36.3%	39	50.8	30.3	66.7	44.6		43.9	68.3	60.0		$10,613
McGuffey Elementary School	Public	K-5	130 Green Wave Dr	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7140	452	26	17.2	74.6%	385 (85.2%)	11 (2.4%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.7%)	44.6	982^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	37.7%		51.5	907^th of 1596 public elementary schools	43.2%	75	57.8	48.7	73.2	50.0		44.9	67.9	57.8		$9,080
Cherry Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1040 W Main St	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7330	401	25	16.2	54.9%	341 (85.0%)	8 (2.0%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (9.2%)	59.2	771^st of 1577 public elementary schools	51.1%		68.4	596^th of 1596 public elementary schools	62.7%	175	64.4	61.7	68.8	64.4		66.0	65.3	71.1		$9,894
Legend Elementary	Public	K-5	1075 Evans Blvd	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7100	497	27	18.3	41.0%	412 (82.9%)	8 (1.6%)	14 (2.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (11.7%)	62.1	708^th of 1577 public elementary schools	55.1%		68	609^th of 1596 public elementary schools	61.8%	99	61.0	52.2	70.4	56.1		82.4	76.5	74.4		$10,340
Garfield Elementary School	Public	K-2	680 S 30th St	Heath	43056	Licking County	Heath City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 522-4810	379	24	15.7	41.4%	314 (82.8%)	12 (3.2%)	14 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.5%)								(n/a)										$10,302
Hillview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1927 Horns Hill Rd	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 670-7310	470	24	19.5	53.4%	383 (81.5%)	25 (5.3%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.1%)	69.7	545^th of 1577 public elementary schools	65.4%		70.6	551^st of 1596 public elementary schools	65.5%	6	82.0	56.9	74.1	78.0		75.9	61.1	88.0		$8,825
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	1350 Granville Rd	Newark	43055	Licking County	Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 344-7279	183	9	19.4		132 (72.1%)	16 (8.7%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (17.5%)	68.2	576^th of 1577 public elementary schools	63.5%		74.5	448^th of 1596 public elementary schools	71.9%	128	63.2	77.8	78.9	47.4	57.1	92.6	78.9	78.9	50.0	$9,571
Stevenson Elementary School	Public	3-5	152 Cynthia St	Heath	43056	Licking County	Heath City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 522-8442	401	21	19.0	39.9%	346 (86.3%)	8 (2.0%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.7%)	75.5	418^th of 1577 public elementary schools	73.5%		73	487^th of 1596 public elementary schools	69.5%	69	78.9	81.7	76.0	75.0		71.4	73.6	82.9		$11,240

Frequently Asked Questions about Carson Elementary School

What district is Carson Elementary School in?

Newark City

What is the racial makeup of Carson Elementary School?

Students at Carson Elementary School are 80% White, 12% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Carson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Heritage Middle School
High : Newark High School

Is Carson Elementary School a good school?

Carson Elementary School ranks 990^th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Carson Elementary School.

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