Carthage Primary serves 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carthage Primary's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carthage Primary is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
55%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carthage Primary?
501 students attend Carthage Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Carthage Primary students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carthage Primary?
Carthage Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carthage Primary offer ?
Carthage Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Carthage Primary part of?
Carthage Primary is part of Carthage Independent School District.
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