- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carthage, NY
West Carthage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Carthage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360663000449
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Carthage Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West 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, West Carthage Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Carthage, NY.
School address
District: Carthage Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360663000449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
West Carthage Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 360663000449 · Carthage, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 11.5:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage Middle School (925 students)
West Carthage Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West 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
- Carthage Eleme
Carthage Elementary School
394 students
- This school
West Carthage Elementary School
390 students
What this shows West Carthage Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Carthage Elementary School compares
West 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, West 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 West 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 |
| Carthage Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Carthage Elementary School
How many students attend West Carthage Elementary School?
West Carthage Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carthage, NY. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carthage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Carthage Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 West Carthage Elementary School?
40.2% of students at West 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 West Carthage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Carthage Elementary School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Carthage, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Carthage Elementary School?
West Carthage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Carthage Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, West Carthage Elementary School ranks #2 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 West 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.