CARTER ACADEMY

CARTER ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALDINE ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 794 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 49 teachers, CARTER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 ACADEMY is a public magnet school located in Houston, Texas, serving students within the Aldine Independent School District. As a specialized campus, the academy focuses on providing an enriched academic environment that emphasizes fine arts and rigorous core curriculum. The school is known for integrating creative expression with traditional educational standards, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and artistic development in its student body.

The academy serves as a key educational institution in the area, operating under the broader mission of the Aldine ISD to prepare students for future academic success. By maintaining a focus on specialized instruction, CARTER ACADEMY attracts students who benefit from an environment that prioritizes hands-on learning and collaborative projects. Families interested in the specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the school’s official website at http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us.

For more information, contact CARTER ACADEMY at (281) 878-7760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3111 FALLBROOK DR
HOUSTON, TX 77038-1905
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CARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 794 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
ALDINE ISD
Total Students:
794
Teachers:
49.96
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 794 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CARTER ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.9%
Black or African American
18.6%
White
2.8%
Asian
1.9%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.