- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carthage, NY
Carthage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carthage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360663000444
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carthage Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carthage Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Carthage, NY.
School address
District: Carthage Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360663000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Carthage Elementary School grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 360663000444 · Carthage, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 11.3:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage Middle School (925 students)
Carthage Elementary School grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Carthage Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carthage Middl
Carthage Middle School
925 students
- Carthage Senio
Carthage Senior High School
887 students
- Black River Sc
Black River School
572 students
- This school
Carthage Elementary School
394 students
- West Carthage
West Carthage Elementary School
390 students
What this shows Carthage Elementary School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carthage Elementary School compares
Carthage Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Carthage Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Carthage Central School District reports $22,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carthage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carthage Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black River School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Carthage Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carthage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carthage Elementary School
How many students attend Carthage Elementary School?
Carthage Elementary School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carthage, NY. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carthage Elementary School?
49.5% of students at Carthage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carthage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carthage Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Carthage, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carthage Elementary School?
Carthage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carthage Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Carthage, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carthage Central School District?
Besides Carthage Elementary School, Carthage Central School District also operates Carthage Middle School (925 students), Carthage Senior High School (887 students), and Black River School (572 students). See the Carthage Central School District district page for the complete list.