Carter Elementary School

Public PK, KG-8

 5740 S Michigan Ave
       Chicago, IL  60637-1156


(773) 535-0860

District: City of Chicago School District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1929th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,238 Help


Students who attend Carter Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Phillips Academy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.3%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.9% Help


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Compare Details Carter Elementary School ranks worse than 92.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 369th among 453 ranked elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Carter Elementary School ranks worse than 86% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.3%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carter Elementary School is 16.6. 414 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carter Elementary School is $17,238. 326 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Carter Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter Elementary School 1929th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Carter Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter Elementary School 1176th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Carter Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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City of Chicago School District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Chicago School District 299 711th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carter Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Carter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 4.98 1884th 2020 6.7%
2004 7.33 1866th 2030 8.1%
2005 4.21 1897th 2022 6.2%
2006 7.73 1932nd 2086 7.4%
2007 6.97 1959th 2095 6.5%
2008 2.52 2056th 2092 1.7%
2009 3.98 2065th 2120 2.6%
2010 4.12 2075th 2139 3.0%
2011 8.24 2025th 2147 5.7%
2012 8.32 2054th 2166 5.2%
2013 4.57 2132nd 2167 1.6%
2014 8.53 1991st 2093 4.9%
2015 23.82 1602nd 2052 21.9%
2016 19.74 1699th 2046 17.0%
2017 18.79 1724th 2044 15.7%
2018 16.53 1773rd 2037 13.0%
2019 18.38 1775th 2086 14.9%
2021 15.45 1735th 1948 10.9%
2022 11.38 2024th 2082 2.8%
2023 13.38 1929th 2077 7.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.37 1404th 1765 20.5%
2019 29.90 1378th 1816 24.1%
2021 26.54 1193rd 1514 21.2%
2022 16.08 1693rd 1763 4.0%
2023 22.38 1560th 1808 13.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Carter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.69 1676th 1964 14.7%
2019 22.45 1623rd 2019 19.6%
2022 10.15 1953rd 1970 0.9%
2023 15.50 1773rd 1957 9.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Carter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.31 1730th 1972 12.3%
2019 16.92 1769th 2019 12.4%
2022 14.78 1813th 1977 8.3%
2023 14.34 1823rd 1984 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Carter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.83 379th 698 45.7%
2019 44.31 344th 711 51.6%
2021 40.63 215th 428 49.8%
2022 27.54 562nd 684 17.8%
2023 33.62 472nd 692 31.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Carter Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Carter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 7.20 1093rd 1185 7.8%
2004 6.38 1122nd 1204 6.8%
2005 4.83 1131st 1209 6.5%
2006 10.91 1139th 1272 10.5%
2007 12.38 1137th 1287 11.7%
2008 11.11 1158th 1293 10.4%
2009 10.10 1208th 1318 8.3%
2010 14.29 1172nd 1327 11.7%
2011 8.65 1269th 1344 5.6%
2012 8.07 1286th 1365 5.8%
2013 13.22 1231st 1367 9.9%
2014 4.31 1298th 1322 1.8%
2015 10.17 1257th 1302 3.5%
2016 13.65 1199th 1294 7.3%
2017 12.66 1207th 1293 6.7%
2018 10.86 1235th 1293 4.5%
2019 13.19 1240th 1356 8.6%
2022 13.47 1285th 1369 6.1%
2023 17.28 1176th 1367 14.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.13 1091st 1161 6.0%
2019 18.30 1084th 1217 10.9%
2022 18.50 1119th 1221 8.4%
2023 28.27 920th 1234 25.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Carter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.98 1163rd 1226 5.1%
2019 13.14 1169th 1276 8.4%
2022 12.32 1221st 1286 5.1%
2023 20.34 1027th 1275 19.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Carter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.09 1097th 1223 10.3%
2019 15.85 1144th 1296 11.7%
2022 16.84 1132nd 1286 12.0%
2023 15.50 1162nd 1292 10.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Carter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.79 412th 511 19.4%
2019 33.43 387th 565 31.5%
2022 29.23 451st 573 21.3%
2023 40.45 308th 569 45.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Carter Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a 853 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 853
1990 2 840 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 842
1991 0 746 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1992 0 714 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1993 0 735 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1994 0 724 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1995 0 679 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1996 0 679 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1997 0 683 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1998 0 688 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1999 0 701 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2000 0 725 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2001 0 757 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2002 1 614 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2003 1 614 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2004 0 596 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2005 0 644 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2006 0 519 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 522
2007 0 422 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 423
2008 0 449 0 1 2 n/a n/a 4 456
2009 0 446 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2010 1 417 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2011 0 399 0 4 0 1 1 0 405
2012 0 368 0 1 0 0 1 0 370
2013 0 327 0 8 0 0 0 0 335
2014 0 429 0 11 0 0 0 0 440
2015 0 427 0 8 0 0 1 0 436
2016 0 415 0 5 0 0 0 0 420
2017 0 394 0 8 0 0 0 0 402
2018 0 424 0 6 0 0 0 0 430
2019 0 345 0 6 0 0 0 0 351
2020 1 338 0 8 1 0 2 0 350
2021 0 312 0 8 0 0 1 0 321
2022 0 291 0 9 0 0 0 1 301
2023 0 282 0 8 0 0 8 1 299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 853 44.0 19.3 n/a
1990 842 44.0 19.1 n/a
1991 746 47.0 15.8 n/a
1992 716 41.0 17.4 n/a
1993 737 43.0 17.1 n/a
1994 725 41.0 17.7 n/a
1995 679 35.0 19.4 n/a
1996 679 35.0 19.4 n/a
1997 683 37.0 18.5 n/a
1998 688 37.0 18.6 n/a
1999 701 38.0 18.4 n/a
2000 725 35.0 20.7 n/a
2001 759 35.0 21.7 n/a
2002 616 40.0 15.4 67
2003 616 40.0 15.4 67
2004 597 29.4 20.3 85.6
2005 645 30.3 21.3 64
2006 522 33.1 15.8 95.2
2007 423 18.0 23.5 99.5
2008 456 22.0 20.7 96.7
2009 446 25.0 17.8 96
2010 418 22.0 19.0 99.3
2011 405 18.0 22.5 99.3
2012 370 17.0 21.7 99.2
2013 335 20.1 16.6 98.8
2014 440 26.5 16.6 99.3
2015 436 24.0 18.1 98.9
2016 420 23.0 18.2 97.4
2017 402 20.2 19.8 98.5
2018 430 19.6 21.9 98.1
2019 351 24.0 14.6 95.2
2020 350 17.0 20.5 96.3
2021 321 n/a n/a n/a
2022 301 18.0 16.7 94.7
2023 299 18.0 16.6 79.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 853 44.0 19.3 n/a
1990 842 44.0 19.1 n/a
1991 746 47.0 15.8 n/a
1992 716 41.0 17.4 n/a
1993 737 43.0 17.1 n/a
1994 725 41.0 17.7 n/a
1995 679 35.0 19.4 n/a
1996 679 35.0 19.4 n/a
1997 683 37.0 18.5 n/a
1998 688 37.0 18.6 n/a
1999 701 38.0 18.4 n/a
2000 725 35.0 20.7 n/a
2001 759 35.0 21.7 n/a
2002 616 40.0 15.4 67
2003 616 40.0 15.4 67
2004 597 29.4 20.3 85.6
2005 645 30.3 21.3 64
2006 522 33.1 15.8 95.2
2007 423 18.0 23.5 99.5
2008 456 22.0 20.7 96.7
2009 446 25.0 17.8 96
2010 418 22.0 19.0 99.3
2011 405 18.0 22.5 99.3
2012 370 17.0 21.7 99.2
2013 335 20.1 16.6 98.8
2014 440 26.5 16.6 99.3
2015 436 24.0 18.1 98.9
2016 420 23.0 18.2 97.4
2017 402 20.2 19.8 98.5
2018 430 19.6 21.9 98.1
2019 351 24.0 14.6 95.2
2020 350 17.0 20.5 96.3
2021 321 n/a n/a n/a
2022 301 18.0 16.7 94.7
2023 299 18.0 16.6 79.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201593.8%93.4%93.4%93.4%32.6%92.0%92.7%6.7%
201687.9%90.3%90.3%90.5%30.0%91.3%65.7%7.6%3.6%
201797.4%97.1%97.1%97.4%34.2%96.4%97.4%8.7%15.2%
201898.9%99.1%99.3%99.3%32.3%99.1%98.6%6.9%24.5%
201998.6%98.9%99.2%99.2%36.9%98.9%98.6%5.2%31.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carter Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,063 (9.9%) $9,696 (90.1%) $10,759
2020 $1,050 (9.2%) $10,353 (90.8%) $11,403
2021 $2,547 (19.1%) $10,785 (80.9%) $13,332
2022 $2,547 (19.1%) $10,785 (80.9%) $13,332
2023 $3,337 (19.4%) $13,901 (80.6%) $17,238

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carter Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1775th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1929th of 2077 Elementary schools
 7.8%
Ranks 1240th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1176th of 1367 Middle schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carter Elementary School)29.88.7
 21.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)39.419.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carter Elementary School)23.40
 23.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)32.920.9
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carter Elementary School)16.79.1
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)23.225
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carter Elementary School)16.24.5
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)24.116.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carter Elementary School)6.72.9
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)24.124.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carter Elementary School)15.58.8
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)20.715
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Carter Elementary School)18.223.5
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (City of Chicago School District 299)40.739.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carter Elementary School)2.45.9
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)22.824.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carter Elementary School)2.40
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)17.714.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carter Elementary School)1015.8
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)28.229.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carter Elementary School)58.1
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)21.818.7
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carter Elementary School)16.63.6
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)26.231.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carter Elementary School)6.710.7
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)24.319.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Carter Elementary School)26.732.1
 5.4%
   8th Grade Science (City of Chicago School District 299)40.340.3
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students351299
 14.8%
African American345282
 18.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races08
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.2%79.9%
 15.2%


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Students at Carter Elementary School are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Carter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students who attend Carter Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Phillips Academy High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Carter Elementary School.


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