Carter Elementary School

www.bcsdk12.net

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carter Elementary School, located on Zebulon Road in Macon, Georgia, is a public institution serving the educational needs of students within the Bibb County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school is committed to fostering an environment where young learners can build strong foundational academic skills while developing social and emotional competencies. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Carter Elementary strives to provide a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. The school leverages the resources provided by the Bibb County School District to offer various programs and extracurricular opportunities that cater to the diverse interests and talents of its students. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school works to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

520

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carter Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	38
Black	350
Asian	43
Two or More	29
American Indian	3

Black
350 (67.3%)
White
57 (11.0%)
Asian
43 (8.3%)
Hispanic
38 (7.3%)
Two or More
29 (5.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bibb County
Phone:	(478)779-3350
Website:	http://www.bcsdk12.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carter Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carter Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	264	50.8%
Male	256	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)