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#1926 of 2,846 schools in PA
Carter and Macrae EL Sch
Elementary School · Lancaster Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Lancaster Sd elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
251 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Math 25% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carter and Macrae EL Sch score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carter and Macrae EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Bike 59Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,156
Median home value
$244,500
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Fulton EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| King EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Price EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 356 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lancaster Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #13 of 19
- District spending per student
- $22,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carter and Macrae EL Sch is listed in Lancaster SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carter and Macrae EL Sch
Carter and Macrae EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lancaster, PA, part of Lancaster Sd, serving approximately 446 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,926 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carter and Macrae EL Sch
What grades does Carter and Macrae EL Sch serve?
Carter and Macrae EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Carter and Macrae EL Sch?
Carter and Macrae EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter and Macrae EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter and Macrae EL Sch is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carter and Macrae EL Sch rank in PA?
Carter and Macrae EL Sch ranks #1,926 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Carter and Macrae EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Carter and Macrae EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carter and Macrae EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter and Macrae EL Sch has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carter and Macrae EL Sch a charter school?
No, Carter and Macrae EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carter and Macrae EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Carter and Macrae EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carter and Macrae EL Sch?
92.2% of students at Carter and Macrae EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (717) 396-6842
- Area population (ZIP 17603)
- 66,788
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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