McCarter Elem
Public
Elementary Grades PK–5
Part of Topeka Public Schools
5512 SW 16th St, Topeka, KS 66604 · (785) 438-4660
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Academic performance
Math proficiency32%
State average 27.9%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 35.5%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
401Students enrolled
12:1Student–teacher ratio
68%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K14
Kindergarten55
Grade 161
Grade 267
Grade 372
Grade 473
Grade 559
Students
White · 36%143
Hispanic · 29%118
Two or more races · 21%85
Black · 12%50
Asian · 1%3
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
348’20
365’21
389’22
392’23
401’24
Location
5512 SW 16th St Topeka
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.