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McCarter Elementary School

McCarter Elementary School is a public primary school in Topeka, KS, serving grades PK–5, rated B+, with 401 students and a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
401
Students per teacher
12.4:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White36%
Hispanic29%
Two or more races21%
Black12%
Asian1%
Native American1%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
68%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+12.0%
Prior-year enrollment
358

Homes assigned to this school

2,479 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to McCarter Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
5512 SW 16th St, Topeka, KS 66604
Phone
(785) 438-4660
Website
topekapublicschools.net
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
201226001454
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School district

Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501

District rating
C
Schools
27
Students
12,623
Spending per student
$15,985
Teachers (FTE)
1,024
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About McCarter Elementary School

How is McCarter Elementary School rated?

McCarter Elementary School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 is rated C overall.

What grades does McCarter Elementary School serve?

McCarter Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend McCarter Elementary School?

401 students attend McCarter Elementary School, up from 358 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to McCarter Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,479 residential properties to McCarter Elementary School in and around Topeka. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is McCarter Elementary School in?

McCarter Elementary School is part of Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, which reports 27 schools, 12,623 students and $15,985 of spending per student.