Carson Elementary School

www.newarkcityschools.org

414 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carson Elementary School is a public school located in Newark, Ohio, and serves as part of the Newark City Schools district. Situated on East Main Street, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students within the local community. As a member of the Newark City Schools system, Carson Elementary operates under the district’s broader mission to foster academic growth, encourage social-emotional development, and prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district infrastructure, which allows it to utilize shared resources and standardized curriculum standards while maintaining a localized focus on its student body. Parents and community members can engage with the school through its official district portal, where information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives is regularly updated. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, Carson Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its students and remain an integral part of the Newark educational landscape.

414

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	13
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	50

White
334 (80.7%)
Two or More
50 (12.1%)
Black
16 (3.9%)
Hispanic
13 (3.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Newark City
Phone:	(740)670-7300
Website:	http://www.newarkcityschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 56