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Carter Elementary School

200 Park St
Montrose, MI 48457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Carter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Carter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Carter Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Carter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1337 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carter Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carter Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carter Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Carter Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter Elementary School's ranking?
Carter Elementary School is ranked #1337 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Carter Elementary School?
403 students attend Carter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Carter Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter Elementary School?
Carter Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carter Elementary School offer ?
Carter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter Elementary School part of?
Carter Elementary School is part of Montrose Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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