McCarter Elem

www.topekapublicschools.net/

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McCarter Elementary School is part of the Topeka Public Schools (USD 501) district, located in the western portion of Topeka, Kansas. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban district, McCarter emphasizes the importance of providing equitable educational opportunities and maintains a commitment to preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school environment at McCarter is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow through a structured curriculum that aligns with Kansas state educational standards. By utilizing the resources provided through the Topeka Public Schools network, the school offers various programs aimed at enhancing student achievement, including specialized support services and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current news can find additional information via the official district website.

389

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCarter Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	99
Black	49
Asian	1
Two or More	56
American Indian	5

White
179 (46.0 %)
Hispanic
99 (25.4 %)
Two or More
56 (14.4 %)
Black
49 (12.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Topeka Public Schools
Phone:	(785)438-4660
Website:	http://www.topekapublicschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 64