Enrollment
390
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Carthage Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Carthage Elementary School
West Carthage Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Carthage, New York, enrolling 390 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 906 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #120.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Carthage Central School District spends $21,208 per pupil, 20% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Carthage Central School District also operates Carthage Middle School (925 students) and Carthage Senior High School (887 students) alongside West Carthage Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Carthage Elementary School compares
West Carthage Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carthage Central School District, which includes West Carthage Elementary School.
$21,208
Per student
-20%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.6%
State 66.5%
Federal 23.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Carthage on the city page.
Is West Carthage Elementary School a good school?
West Carthage Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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