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Enrollment
513
Elementary
DISTRICT 444 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARTHAGE ISD·NCES 481311005419
Carthage Primary School
#1 BULLDOG DR, CARTHAGE, TX 75633 · (903) 693-2254 · Panola County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL513 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
311 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 129 | 25% |
| Kindergarten | 205 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 179 | 35% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Carthage Primary School→Libby Elementary School→Baker-Koonce Intermediate School→Carthage Junior High School→Carthage High School
Based on grade levels within CARTHAGE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Carthage Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Primary School this school | 513 | 60.6% | N/A |
| Arp Elementary School ARP | 455 | 58.9% | 39.1% |
| Percy W Neblett Elementary School SHERMAN | 462 | 64.3% | 33.8% |
| Lamar Elementary School DENISON | 425 | 63.5% | 43.5% |
| Atlanta Elementary School ATLANTA | 447 | 60.9% | 55.1% |
| Early Childhood Center LINDALE | 462 | 56.7% | N/A |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Carthage Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 513 | #2,390 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.3:1 | #4,013 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.6% | #1,273 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.6% | #3,084 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.8% | #948 of 1,307 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
513
+43 (+9%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 512
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
was 14.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 513 | 29.6 | 17.3:1 | 61% (311) |
| 2023-24 | 501 | 30.4 | 16.5:1 | 66% (329) |
| 2022-23 | 484 | 29.5 | 16.4:1 | 67% (325) |
| 2020-21 | 470 | 32 | 14.7:1 | 63% (294) |
| 2017-18 | 485 | 28.7 | 16.9:1 | 62% (300) |
| 2015-16 | 512 | 35 | 14.6:1 | 65% (332) |
| 2010-11 | 629 | 42 | 15.0:1 | 58% (362) |
| 2000-01 | 511 | 40 | 12.8:1 | 59% (304) |
| 1990-91 | 512 | 27 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Carthage Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (485 to 513); teachers up 3% (28.7 to 29.6).
About Carthage Primary School
Carthage Primary School is a medium-sized elementary school in Texas, located in CARTHAGE. The school counts 513 students across pre-K through 1.
CARTHAGE ISD counts 5 schools and 2,637 students, including Carthage Primary School.
By race and ethnicity, Carthage Primary School is 56% White. The school is also 21% Hispanic, 17% Black, and 6% multiracial. That is lower than the 73% White share among all Panola County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at Carthage Primary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 62%.
Carthage Primary School counts 29.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 17.3 students for each one. Among elementary schools in Texas, the typical ratio is 15.1:1. About 61% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 51% average for public schools in Panola County, the school's rate is higher.
Among Panola County residents, median household income is about $64,894, roughly 17% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 10 public schools in Panola County, with a combined enrollment of about 3,884.
Nearby, Libby Elementary School is about 0.1 miles away. Carthage Primary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 6 others within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Distant.
Federal counts put enrollment at 470 in 2020-21 and 513 in 2024-25, a 9% rise. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 14.7:1 to 17.3:1.
Discussion on this page can cover sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Panola County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
22,726
Census ACS
Median income
$64,894
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
3,884 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CARTHAGE ISD
- Carthage High SchoolHigh · 785 students
- Baker-Koonce Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 566 students
- Carthage Junior High SchoolMiddle · 398 students
- Libby Elementary SchoolElementary · 375 students
Other schools in CARTHAGE
- Carthage High SchoolHigh · 785 students
- Baker-Koonce Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 566 students
- Carthage Junior High SchoolMiddle · 398 students
- Libby Elementary SchoolElementary · 375 students
- Panola Early College High SchoolHigh · 55 students
- Panola CsHigh · 32 students
Other Carthage Primary schools
One other US public school is named Carthage Primary. Carthage Primary School is the largest of the 2.
- Carthage Primary SchoolCarthage, IL · 238 students
Nearby schools
- Libby Elementary School0.1 mi · 375
- Panola Early College High School0.2 mi · 55
- Carthage Junior High School0.2 mi · 398
- Baker-Koonce Intermediate School0.5 mi · 566
- Carthage High School0.8 mi · 785
- Panola Cs2.2 mi · 32
Frequently asked questions
About Carthage Primary SchoolHow many students attend Carthage Primary School?
Carthage Primary School enrolls approximately 513 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Carthage Primary School serve?
Carthage Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Carthage Primary School is approximately 17.3:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Carthage Primary School?
At Carthage Primary School, the student body is approximately 56% White, 21% Hispanic, 17% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Carthage Primary School public or private?
Carthage Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by CARTHAGE ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.