Carey Elementary School

2016 Blue Devil Drive
Carey, OH 43316

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carey Elementary School, located at 2016 Blue Devil Drive in Carey, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Carey Exempted Village School District. As the primary hub for younger students in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The facility is designed to provide a supportive environment where students can build a strong educational baseline through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local Carey community, often embodying the "Blue Devil" school spirit that defines the district. The administration and faculty strive to create a collaborative atmosphere, prioritizing student engagement, character development, and active participation in school-wide activities. By providing a safe and nurturing space, Carey Elementary aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, serving as a pillar of learning for families throughout the Carey area.

372

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	13
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
341 (91.7%)
Hispanic
13 (3.5%)
Two or More
10 (2.7%)
Black
7 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Carey Exempted Village Schools
Phone:	(419)396-6767
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 39

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 62