Serving 913 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Don Carter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 913 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Don Carter Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don Carter Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Don Carter Elementary School?
913 students attend Don Carter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Don Carter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Carter Elementary School?
Don Carter Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Don Carter Elementary School offer ?
Don Carter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Don Carter Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 913 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
