Overview
McCarter Elem is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Topeka, Kansas. The school enrolls 392 students. It is part of the Topeka Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictTopeka Public Schools
County20177
CityTopeka
ZIP66604
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID201226001454
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment392
White46.0%
Hispanic / Latino25.4%
Black / African American12.6%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Two or More Races14.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %71%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)