WEST CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.carthagecsd.org

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

West Carthage Elementary School is a public institution located in Carthage, New York, serving as part of the Carthage Central School District. Situated on Cole Road, the school focuses on providing a supportive educational environment for children in the surrounding community. It emphasizes foundational academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture, catering to the needs of students in the early stages of their primary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Carthage Central School District, which aims to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community involvement. By leveraging the district’s resources and educational philosophy, West Carthage Elementary promotes a partnership between educators, families, and students to foster a lifelong love of learning. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website at http://www.carthagecsd.org serves as the primary resource for news and administrative communication.

390

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	46
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	27

White
307 (78.7%)
Hispanic
46 (11.8%)
Two or More
27 (6.9%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)

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:	CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)493-2400
Website:	http://www.carthagecsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 36

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 67