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Carson Elementary School

549 E Main St, Newark, OH 43055 · (740) 670-7300 · Licking County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL414 STUDENTS
Enrollment
414
Elementary
DISTRICT 325 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
78
Grade 1
76
Grade 2
69
Grade 3
75
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
56
Student demographics
White
33481%
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
133%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 8%
Black
164%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 17%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
5012%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22655%
Female
18845%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
57.7%
OH avg 59.8% . +7.8pp since 2021
Math
53.3%
OH avg 56.1% . -2.8pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
414
-47 (-10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 17.0:1
% White
81%
was 83%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Carson Elementary School

Set in Newark, Ohio, Carson Elementary School is a reasonably sized K-5 school, one of the schools within Newark City. It works with 414 students across grades K through 5.

Carson Elementary School is one of 14 schools operated by Newark City, a district that enrolls 5,805 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Carson Elementary School logs that nearly all students (81%) are White. Other groups include 12% multiracial, 4% Black, 3% Hispanic.

On the income-and-resources front, The school currently runs with 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.0:1. The state averages around 17.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Licking County) records that median household income runs about $84,426, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Licking County's 63 public schools (combined enrollment of about 29,815 students), Carson Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Heritage Middle School, roughly 0.9 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Five-year trend. Carson Elementary School's enrollment has declined 10% since 2018, when it stood at 461 (now 414).

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Carson Elementary School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Licking County at a glance

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Population
181,837
Census ACS
Median income
$84,426
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
63
29,815 students

Quick facts

School name
Carson Elementary School
District
Newark City
Address
549 E Main St, Newark, OH 43055
Phone
(740) 670-7300
County
Licking County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
414
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Locale
23-Suburb: Small
NCES ID
390444505427
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Carson Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Carson Elementary School?
Carson Elementary School enrolls approximately 414 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Carson Elementary School serve?
Carson Elementary School serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Carson Elementary School is approximately 16.0:1 (26 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Carson Elementary School?
At Carson Elementary School, the student body is approximately 81% White, 3% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is Carson Elementary School public or private?
Carson Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Newark City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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