Carthage Elementary

www.ncmcs.org/cares

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carthage Elementary School, located at 312 Rockingham St in Carthage, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Moore County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, Carthage Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for long-term academic success while nurturing a sense of belonging within the local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on the "Cares" philosophy, which is central to its identity and operational goals. Through a variety of resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to professional teaching standards, the institution works to ensure that every student has access to the tools necessary for growth. As a hub for the town of Carthage, the school serves as a vital resource for families, promoting a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and staff to maintain a safe and high-achieving school culture.

350

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carthage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	40
Black	40
Asian	5
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
227 (64.9%)
Hispanic
40 (11.4%)
Black
40 (11.4%)
Two or More
33 (9.4%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Moore County Schools
Phone:	(910)947-2781
Website:	http://www.ncmcs.org/cares
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 17

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 61