Serving 87 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Carthage Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Carthage Elementary School?
87 students attend Carthage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Carthage Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carthage Elementary School?
Carthage Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carthage Elementary School offer ?
Carthage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Carthage Elementary School part of?
Carthage Elementary School is part of C A Beard Memorial School Corporation School District.
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