McCarter Elementary School

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McCarter Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

5512 SW 16th St, Topeka, KS

West Topeka Neighborhood

Topeka Public Schools

401 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Katherine Cooney

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
36%

Reading Proficiency
46%

B-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

46%

Math Proficiency

36%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 32	Full Time Teachers 32
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

174:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.4%	Female 49.6%
White 35.7%	Hispanic 29.4%
Two or more races 21.2%	Black 12.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

3/18/2024

I’ve had three children who’ve gone here. The Principal is horrible and I’m shocked she still has her job considering how she has treated me t children and myself. They don’t go the extra mile for the children or even go the basic mile.

5.0 other

9/4/2022

Everybody is so kind and helpful! They use the Ci3T model of prevention.

5.0 parent

12/9/2021

I went to this school when I was younger and had the best years of my life and now my kids go here.

4.0 parent

10/24/2019

Overall we have enjoyed McCarter. There have only been a few miscommunications when it come to events and details.

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Kansas Shawnee County Topeka 66604 West Topeka

McCarter Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Topeka, KS and is served by the Topeka Public Schools in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 401 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. McCarter Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $205,041. Discover additional schools in the area, like Topeka West High School, Capital City School, Hope Street Charter Academy, and more. Learn more about what Topeka has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McCarter Elementary School.

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