Overview
McCarter Elem is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Topeka, Kansas. The school enrolls 401 students. It is part of the Topeka Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Hechos clave
SectorPublic
El tipo de escuela—
Nivel NivelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
Distrito DistritoTopeka Public Schools
County20177
Ciudad Ciudad Topeka
ZIP66604
Escuela Charter No
La Escuela de MagnetíaNo
Título INo
NCES School ID201226001454
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment401
White35.7%
Hispanic / Latino29.4%
Black / African American12.5%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races21.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %68%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)