Carter Elementary School

www.montroseschools.org

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Carter Elementary School is a public school located at 200 Park Street in Montrose, Michigan, serving students within the Montrose Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and the social-emotional development of its young students. As a central part of the Montrose educational community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local community to help students achieve their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating modern instructional methods to prepare students for success in later grades. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s website, families can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates. Carter Elementary strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning and the essential skills necessary for their future academic careers.

403

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carter Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
353 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
24 (6.0 %)
Two or More
22 (5.5 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montrose Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-8841
Website:	http://www.montroseschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 102