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Carter Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
5740 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 · (773) 535-0860 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
279
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Carter Elem School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 13.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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5740 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K18
Kindergarten24
Grade 119
Grade 231
Grade 338
Grade 435
Grade 526
Grade 626
Grade 732
Grade 828
Grade 92
Enrollment over time
321’20
301’21
299’22
279’23
279’24
Down 13.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 95%Hispanic 4%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.