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West Carthage Elementary School

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West Carthage Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 348 students in grades PK-4 in the Carthage Central School District in Carthage, New York. The school has consistently underperformed the district and state in academic proficiency, ranking 2216 out of 2445 New York elementary schools with a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Carthage Elementary struggles with low test scores, with only 22.58% of 3rd graders and 28.95% of 4th graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 42.6% and 47.05% statewide. In Math, just 27.87% of 3rd graders and 29.11% of 4th graders were proficient, far below the state averages of 53.93% and 58.03%. The school also performs poorly for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% for female and white student ELA performance, and the bottom 20% for special education and low-income students. With 41-51% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, West Carthage Elementary serves a high-need population on a relatively low per-student spending budget of $10,221 to $11,755.

Compared to other schools in the region, West Carthage Elementary significantly underperforms. For example, Black River School in the same district had 37.89% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 52.69% in Math, while Starbuck Elementary in the Watertown City School District outperformed West Carthage in 3rd grade ELA proficiency. West Carthage's performance has also declined over the years, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2013-2014 to its current 0-star status.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 21568 Cole Rd
       Carthage, NY  13619-9527

(315) 493-2400

District: Carthage Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2216th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,256 Help


Students who attend West Carthage Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carthage Middle School
High:    Carthage Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.7%
Hispanic:
12.3%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Carthage Elementary School ranks worse than 90.6% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Carthage Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West Carthage Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Carthage Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.7%), Hispanic (12.3%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Carthage Elementary School is 11.4. 1 elementary schools in the Carthage Central School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Carthage Elementary School is $10,256, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Carthage Central School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Carthage Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Carthage Elementary School 2216th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See West Carthage Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Carthage Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carthage Central School District 680th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Carthage Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.26 992nd 2206 55.0%
2007 66.41 882nd 2219 60.3%
2008 64.38 949th 2227 57.4%
2009 78.44 352nd 2257 84.4%
2010 65.50 845th 2263 62.7%
2011 65.65 830th 2286 63.7%
2012 57.20 1115th 2320 51.9%
2013 61.38 821st 2325 64.7%
2014 69.03 658th 2345 71.9%
2015 64.78 782nd 2352 66.8%
2016 63.68 805th 2366 66.0%
2017 46.30 1285th 2386 46.1%
2018 36.29 1581st 2395 34.0%
2019 32.25 1652nd 2413 31.5%
2021 16.96 1917th 2201 12.9%
2022 29.58 1783rd 2434 26.7%
2023 22.32 1975th 2439 19.0%
2024 15.13 2216th 2445 9.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.96 157th 202 22.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.63 1799th 1941 7.3%
2019 17.38 1816th 1859 2.3%
2021 31.34 755th 1044 27.7%
2022 32.47 1418th 2031 30.2%
2023 26.71 1586th 2016 21.3%
2024 27.56 1648th 2110 21.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.85 1850th 2045 9.5%
2019 22.87 1700th 2032 16.3%
2021 17.94 1530th 1678 8.8%
2022 29.20 1580th 2099 24.7%
2023 28.50 1534th 2041 24.8%
2024 13.73 1968th 2078 5.3%
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Rank History for Female students at West Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.72 1545th 2338 33.9%
2019 34.15 1593rd 2357 32.4%
2021 22.77 1610th 1955 17.6%
2022 33.65 1666th 2401 30.6%
2023 28.82 1774th 2403 26.2%
2024 13.85 2249th 2413 6.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at West Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.35 11th 15 26.7%
2019 47.45 5th 9 44.4%
2021 39.70 6th 8 25.0%
2022 27.01 9th 10 10.0%
2023 23.88 8th 9 11.1%
2024 16.33 8th 10 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at West Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.49 1545th 2340 34.0%
2019 33.14 1615th 2358 31.5%
2021 13.03 1797th 1961 8.4%
2022 27.41 1841st 2400 23.3%
2023 18.09 2090th 2400 12.9%
2024 19.02 2102nd 2411 12.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.87 325th 1392 76.7%
2021 23.20 696th 818 14.9%
2022 41.20 865th 1503 42.4%
2023 59.22 477th 1429 66.6%
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Rank History for White students at West Carthage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.93 1222nd 1408 13.2%
2019 24.32 1098th 1338 17.9%
2021 5.51 1198th 1224 2.1%
2022 17.55 1237th 1399 11.6%
2023 10.67 1249th 1337 6.6%
2024 7.36 1342nd 1392 3.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for West Carthage Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 326 14 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1990 316 11 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1991 316 6 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1992 330 9 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 311 10 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1994 281 15 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1995 298 22 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1996 298 22 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1997 299 22 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 309 18 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 299 8 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2000 283 7 7 10 3 n/a n/a 0 310
2001 277 10 8 13 4 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 462 20 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 462 20 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 435 16 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 445 21 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 410 21 7 23 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2007 424 24 5 23 2 n/a n/a 12 490
2008 348 11 12 11 14 n/a n/a 11 407
2009 311 21 9 9 3 n/a n/a 12 365
2010 381 67 17 10 0 n/a n/a 17 492
2011 375 41 20 20 2 0 18 0 476
2012 388 30 3 46 3 0 24 0 494
2013 386 38 8 61 5 0 28 0 526
2014 355 32 6 41 7 0 19 0 460
2015 332 25 6 42 4 0 20 0 429
2016 316 16 9 46 3 0 21 0 411
2017 314 15 6 36 4 2 26 0 403
2018 304 12 3 38 3 1 28 0 389
2019 298 9 2 40 1 4 20 0 374
2020 297 12 2 48 2 3 24 0 388
2021 249 14 2 31 3 1 18 0 318
2022 282 16 1 33 3 0 19 0 354
2023 281 10 3 37 0 0 17 0 348
2024 307 9 4 48 0 0 22 0 390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Carthage Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 355 20.9 16.9 n/a
1990 339 19.9 17.0 n/a
1991 329 17.9 18.3 n/a
1992 345 17.4 19.8 n/a
1993 335 17.5 19.1 n/a
1994 308 16.5 18.7 16.6
1995 331 16.7 19.8 26.9
1996 331 16.7 19.8 26.9
1997 328 15.7 20.9 28
1998 346 15.5 22.3 28
1999 323 18.8 17.2 28.5
2000 310 19.8 15.7 38.7
2001 312 20.8 15.0 41.3
2002 496 28.7 17.3 31
2003 496 28.7 17.3 31
2004 466 n/a n/a n/a
2005 498 33.0 15.1 40.4
2006 462 32.0 14.4 42
2007 490 35.0 14.0 38.1
2008 407 33.0 12.3 38.6
2009 365 27.0 13.5 40.2
2010 492 30.0 16.4 40.8
2011 476 32.8 14.4 31.7
2012 494 28.0 17.6 36.4
2013 526 31.0 16.9 34.6
2014 460 32.0 14.3 33.7
2015 429 29.0 14.7 32.4
2016 411 29.0 14.1 37.2
2017 403 25.9 15.5 41.7
2018 389 29.0 13.4 42.2
2019 374 28.0 13.3 41.4
2020 388 33.0 11.7 46.9
2021 318 35.5 8.9 46.9
2022 354 33.2 10.6 41.2
2023 348 34.7 10.0 51.1
2024 390 33.9 11.4 49.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Carthage Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 355 20.9 16.9 n/a
1990 339 19.9 17.0 n/a
1991 329 17.9 18.3 n/a
1992 345 17.4 19.8 n/a
1993 335 17.5 19.1 n/a
1994 308 16.5 18.7 16.6
1995 331 16.7 19.8 26.9
1996 331 16.7 19.8 26.9
1997 328 15.7 20.9 28
1998 346 15.5 22.3 28
1999 323 18.8 17.2 28.5
2000 310 19.8 15.7 38.7
2001 312 20.8 15.0 41.3
2002 496 28.7 17.3 31
2003 496 28.7 17.3 31
2004 466 n/a n/a n/a
2005 498 33.0 15.1 40.4
2006 462 32.0 14.4 42
2007 490 35.0 14.0 38.1
2008 407 33.0 12.3 38.6
2009 365 27.0 13.5 40.2
2010 492 30.0 16.4 40.8
2011 476 32.8 14.4 31.7
2012 494 28.0 17.6 36.4
2013 526 31.0 16.9 34.6
2014 460 32.0 14.3 33.7
2015 429 29.0 14.7 32.4
2016 411 29.0 14.1 37.2
2017 403 25.9 15.5 41.7
2018 389 29.0 13.4 42.2
2019 374 28.0 13.3 41.4
2020 388 33.0 11.7 46.9
2021 318 35.5 8.9 46.9
2022 354 33.2 10.6 41.2
2023 348 34.7 10.0 51.1
2024 390 33.9 11.4 49.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

West Carthage Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.2%0.0%0.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.6%
201499.6%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201599.3%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%
201699.5%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201898.6%0.3%0.5%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.9%99.5%99.5%
201999.2%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%99.5%99.5%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Carthage Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,066 (10.9%) $8,691 (89.1%) $9,757
2020 $643 (6.1%) $9,880 (93.9%) $10,524
2021 $1,358 (11.6%) $10,398 (88.5%) $11,755
2022 $00 (0.0%) $10,221 (100.0%) $10,221
2023 $00 (0.0%) $10,256 (100.0%) $10,256

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Carthage Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1652nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1975th of 2439 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Carthage Elementary School)3119.2
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Central School District)3832.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (West Carthage Elementary School)3334.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Carthage Central School District)3944
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Carthage Elementary School)5337.3
 15.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Central School District)4143.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (West Carthage Elementary School)4639.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Carthage Central School District)3749.1
 12.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students374348
 7%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic4037
 7.5%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White298281
 5.7%
Two or More Races2017
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.4%51.1%
 9.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Carthage Elementary School

Students at West Carthage Elementary School are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

West Carthage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.4% of New York elementary schools.

Students who attend West Carthage Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carthage Middle School
High : Carthage Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended West Carthage Elementary School.


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