CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Carter Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bibb County school district, located in Macon, GA with about 468 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Carter Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Carter Elementary School, located on Zebulon Road in Macon, Georgia, is a public institution serving the educational needs of students within the Bibb County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school is committed to fostering an environment where young learners can build strong foundational academic skills while developing social and emotional competencies. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Carter Elementary strives to provide a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. The school leverages the resources provided by the Bibb County School District to offer various programs and extracurricular opportunities that cater to the diverse interests and talents of its students. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school works to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Carter Elementary School at (478) 779-3350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5910 Zebulon Rd
Macon, GA 31210
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CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Macon, GA with about 468 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bibb County
Total Students:
468
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 468 students

Black or African American
60.3%
White
25.2%
Asian
6.4%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.