Carthage Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Po Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725

Carthage Elementary School in Carthage, AR, serves 47 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, which remained stable from 2015 to 2023.

Math proficiency is 56%, higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Malvern School District average of 24%, though it shows a decline from higher rates over the past decade.

Reading proficiency is 30%, which is lower than the state average of 40% and the district average of 24%, and has generally declined since 2014.

Science proficiency stands at 40%, higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 24% for 2022.

Enrollment and demographic composition have remained stable, with 83% of students identifying as Black and 57% eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating consistent socioeconomic and racial makeup over recent years.

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Carthage Elementary School
Pre-K	10
Kind	10
1	4
2	6
3	3
4	5
5	5
6	4

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Total Students

47 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage Elementary School
2023	47
2022	47
2021	47
2020	47
2019	47
2018	47
2017	47
2016	47
2015	47
2006	47
2005	47

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Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage Elementary School
2023	8
2022	8
2021	8
2020	8
2019	8
2018	8
2017	8
2016	8
2015	8
2006	8
2005	8

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (AR)

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage Elementary School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	6:1	13:1	14:1
2022	6:1	13:1	15:1
2021	6:1	13:1	15:1
2020	6:1	14:1	15:1
2019	6:1	14:1	15:1
2018	6:1	14:1	16:1
2017	6:1	13:1	16:1
2016	6:1	14:1	15:1
2015	6:1	14:1	15:1
2006	6:1	14:1	13:1
2005	6:1	14:1	13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

15%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage Elementary School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	4%	14%	8%
2022	4%	14%	9%
2021	4%	14%	9%
2020	4%	13%	8%
2019	4%	13%	8%
2018	4%	13%	6%
2017	4%	13%	6%
2016	4%	12%	7%
2015	4%	12%	9%
2006	4%	7%	3%
2005	2%	6%	2%

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Black

83%

19%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage Elementary School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	83%	19%	32%
2022	83%	20%	32%
2021	83%	20%	32%
2020	83%	20%	32%
2019	83%	20%	32%
2018	83%	21%	32%
2017	83%	21%	32%
2016	83%	21%	33%
2015	83%	21%	31%
2006	83%	22%	35%
2005	96%	23%	35%

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White

13%

58%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage Elementary School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	13%	59%	51%
2022	13%	59%	52%
2021	13%	60%	52%
2020	13%	61%	54%
2019	13%	61%	54%
2018	13%	60%	56%
2017	13%	60%	56%
2016	13%	61%	56%
2015	13%	61%	51%
2006	13%	69%	62%
2005	2%	69%	63%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.30

0.61

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage Elementary School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	0.30	0.60	0.63
2022	0.30	0.60	0.62
2021	0.30	0.58	0.62
2020	0.30	0.58	0.61
2019	0.30	0.58	0.61
2018	0.30	0.58	0.59
2017	0.30	0.58	0.59
2016	0.30	0.57	0.57
2015	0.30	0.57	0.55
2006	0.30	0.48	0.50
2005	0.08	0.47	0.48

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Eligible for

53%

56%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage Elementary School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	53%	54%	57%
2022	53%	58%	62%
2021	53%	58%	59%
2020	53%	56%	62%
2019	53%	56%	62%
2018	53%	26%	27%
2017	53%	26%	27%
2016	53%	56%	63%
2015	53%	53%	63%
2006	53%	45%	49%
2005	70%	43%	48%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage Elementary School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	4%	10%	13%
2022	4%	7%	10%
2021	4%	7%	10%
2020	4%	8%	11%
2019	4%	8%	11%
2018	4%	9%	9%
2017	4%	9%	9%
2016	4%	8%	8%
2015	4%	9%	8%
2006	4%	9%	10%
2005	15%	9%	11%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Malvern School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Carthage Elementary School?

47 students attend Carthage Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Carthage Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Carthage Elementary School?

Carthage Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Carthage Elementary School offer ?

Carthage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Carthage Elementary School part of?

Carthage Elementary School is part of Malvern School District.

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