CARTER ACADEMY

www.aldineisd.org

789 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Carter Academy is a public magnet school located in Houston, Texas, serving students within the Aldine Independent School District. As a specialized campus, the academy focuses on providing an enriched academic environment that emphasizes fine arts and rigorous core curriculum. The school is known for integrating creative expression with traditional educational standards, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and artistic development in its student body.

The academy serves as a key educational institution in the area, operating under the broader mission of the Aldine ISD to prepare students for future academic success. By maintaining a focus on specialized instruction, Carter Academy attracts students who benefit from an environment that prioritizes hands-on learning and collaborative projects. Families interested in the specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the school’s official website at http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us.

789

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARTER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	550
Black	175
Asian	32
Two or More	14

Hispanic
550 (69.7%)
Black
175 (22.2%)
Asian
32 (4.1%)
White
18 (2.3%)
Two or More
14 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALDINE ISD
Phone:	(281)878-7760
Website:	http://www.aldineisd.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	635
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Grade 1 157

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 169

Grade 4 163

Grade 5 148

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CARTER ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	157
Grade 2	152
Grade 3	169
Grade 4	163
Grade 5	148

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CARTER ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	409	51.8%
Male	380	48.2%

Elementary School 1st - 5th