Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mccarter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Mccarter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccarter Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Mccarter Elementary School?
392 students attend Mccarter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mccarter Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccarter Elementary School?
Mccarter Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccarter Elementary School offer ?
Mccarter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mccarter Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Mccarter Elementary School located?
Mccarter Elementary School is located in the West Southwest 2 neighborhood of Topeka, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in West Southwest 2.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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