Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carter And Macrae Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carter And Macrae Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Carter And Macrae Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Carter And Macrae Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter And Macrae Elementary School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2538 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
57%
15%
Black
28%
14%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter And Macrae Elementary School's ranking?
Carter And Macrae Elementary School is ranked #2538 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carter And Macrae Elementary School often compared to?
Carter And Macrae Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Carter And Macrae Elementary School?
446 students attend Carter And Macrae Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Carter And Macrae Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter And Macrae Elementary School?
Carter And Macrae Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carter And Macrae Elementary School offer ?
Carter And Macrae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carter And Macrae Elementary School part of?
Carter And Macrae Elementary School is part of Lancaster School District.
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