Summary:
Carthage Elementary is a public elementary school in Carthage, North Carolina, serving 332 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Moore County Schools district, which is ranked 62 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Carthage Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 69.58% White, 12.95% African American, 8.13% Hispanic, and 7.83% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in EOG (End-of-Grade) tests, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Carthage Elementary's 3rd-grade math proficiency was 67.3%, compared to the district's 69.5% and the state's 62.7%. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.1, compared to nearby schools like Highfalls Elementary (11.8) and Robbins Elementary (11.3). Additionally, Carthage Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.61% to 57.23% over the past three school years.
Carthage Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 428 out of 1,434 North Carolina elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 649 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its special education students ranking very high but its White students ranking lower. When compared to nearby schools, Carthage Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in most subject areas and grade levels. However, some of the nearby schools, such as Pinehurst Elementary and McDeeds Creek Elementary, are among the top-performing schools in the state.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Moore County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
649th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,202
Students who attend Carthage Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3
Number of students: 358
Racial breakdown:
White:
66.2%
African American:
11.2%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Hispanic:
9.5%
Asian:
1.4%
American Indian:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.8%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.2%
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