Carter And Macrae Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025-26)

Home > Pennsylvania > Lancaster County > Lancaster

Carter And Macrae Elementary School

251 S Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carter And Macrae Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).

The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 446 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
: Bottom 50% in PA
: 13% (Btm 50%)
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carter And Macrae Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Carter And Macrae Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Carter And Macrae Elementary School
Pre-K	18
Kind	68
1	65
2	80
3	55
4	75
5	82
6	3

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

446 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School
2023	418
2022	347
2021	349
2020	393
2019	393
2018	462
2017	462
2016	454
2015	412
2014	400
2013	382
2012	334
2011	339
2010	340
2009	382
2008	427
2007	395
2006	405
2005	409
2004	451
2003	452
2002	441
2001	442
2000	476
1999	502
1998	464
1997	623
1996	621
1995	590
1994	586
1993	567

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School
2023	41
2022	39
2021	37
2020	39
2019	39
2018	36
2017	36
2016	34
2015	33
2014	30
2013	30
2012	23
2011	27
2010	28
2009	31
2008	31
2007	28
2006	34
2005	41
2004	40
2003	40
2002	43
2001	42
2000	38
1999	30
1998	34
1997	34
1996	35
1995	34
1994	33
1993	30

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

Carter And Macrae Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Carter And Macrae Elementary School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (PA)

#2550 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School
2023	#2550
2022	#2538
2021	#2368
2019	#2477
2018	#2446
2017	#2406
2016	#2622
2015	#2525
2014	#2482
2013	#2615
2012	#2549

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

13%

38%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2023	13%	38%	17%
2022	12%	36%	14%
2021	7%	38%	12%
2019	22%	45%	22%
2018	27%	45%	22%
2017	27%	46%	23%
2016	17%	46%	25%
2015	22%	43%	23%
2014	52%	72%	55%
2013	47%	73%	54%
2012	57%	74%	54%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

10-14%

55%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2022	12%	55%	28%
2021	17%	55%	25%
2019	27%	62%	38%
2018	27%	63%	22%
2017	32%	63%	39%
2016	22%	62%	38%
2015	27%	62%	36%
2014	47%	70%	48%
2013	42%	70%	47%
2012	47%	71%	47%
2011	47%	73%	48%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30-39%

57%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2022	34%	57%	33%
2021	34%	64%	37%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2023	10:1	13:1	14:1
2022	9:1	13:1	13:1
2021	9:1	14:1	13:1
2020	10:1	14:1	14:1
2019	10:1	14:1	14:1
2018	13:1	15:1	15:1
2017	13:1	14:1	15:1
2016	13:1	15:1	15:1
2015	12:1	15:1	15:1
2014	13:1	15:1	14:1
2013	13:1	15:1	14:1
2012	15:1	15:1	14:1
2011	13:1	14:1	13:1
2010	12:1	14:1	13:1
2009	12:1	14:1	13:1
2008	14:1	14:1	14:1
2007	14:1	16:1	17:1
2006	12:1	16:1	17:1
2005	10:1	16:1	15:1
2004	11:1	16:1	16:1
2003	11:1	16:1	16:1
2002	10:1	16:1	15:1
2001	11:1	17:1	15:1
2000	13:1	17:1	16:1
1999	17:1	17:1	17:1
1998	14:1	18:1	17:1
1997	18:1	18:1	20:1
1996	18:1	18:1	17:1
1995	18:1	19:1	18:1
1994	18:1	19:1	18:1
1993	19:1	19:1	18:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2023	2%	5%	5%
2022	2%	4%	4%
2021	2%	4%	4%
2020	4%	4%	4%
2019	4%	4%	4%
2018	3%	4%	4%
2017	3%	4%	4%
2016	3%	4%	4%
2015	2%	4%	4%
2014	4%	4%	5%
2013	4%	4%	6%
2012	4%	3%	4%
2011	2%	4%	4%
2010	1%	4%	3%
2009	1%	4%	2%
1998	1%	2%	3%
1997	1%	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

57%

15%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2023	59%	14%	59%
2022	61%	14%	59%
2021	69%	13%	60%
2020	64%	12%	59%
2019	64%	12%	59%
2018	68%	11%	59%
2017	68%	11%	59%
2016	72%	10%	59%
2015	69%	10%	59%
2014	68%	9%	59%
2013	65%	9%	58%
2012	70%	9%	58%
2011	69%	8%	58%
2010	63%	9%	57%
2009	63%	7%	56%
2008	67%	7%	55%
2007	69%	7%	54%
2006	69%	6%	53%
2005	69%	6%	51%
2004	71%	6%	50%
2003	68%	5%	49%
2002	67%	5%	47%
2001	59%	5%	45%
2000	60%	4%	44%
1999	62%	4%	43%
1998	58%	4%	42%
1997	59%	4%	41%
1996	63%	4%	40%
1995	62%	3%	39%
1994	67%	3%	38%
1993	65%	3%	37%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

28%

14%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2023	24%	14%	17%
2022	23%	14%	18%
2021	18%	15%	17%
2020	21%	15%	18%
2019	21%	15%	18%
2018	16%	15%	18%
2017	16%	15%	18%
2016	12%	15%	18%
2015	16%	15%	19%
2014	15%	15%	18%
2013	20%	15%	18%
2012	19%	15%	19%
2011	23%	15%	21%
2010	28%	15%	22%
2009	27%	16%	23%
2008	26%	16%	23%
2007	24%	16%	23%
2006	25%	16%	24%
2005	24%	16%	24%
2004	22%	16%	23%
2003	24%	15%	23%
2002	25%	15%	23%
2001	33%	15%	23%
2000	33%	15%	22%
1999	30%	15%	22%
1998	32%	15%	21%
1997	33%	14%	21%
1996	28%	14%	21%
1995	29%	14%	20%
1994	25%	14%	19%
1993	25%	13%	19%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

61%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2023	9%	62%	14%
2022	9%	63%	14%
2021	6%	63%	14%
2020	5%	65%	14%
2019	5%	65%	14%
2018	8%	66%	15%
2017	8%	66%	15%
2016	8%	68%	15%
2015	9%	68%	15%
2014	8%	69%	14%
2013	8%	70%	15%
2012	6%	71%	17%
2011	6%	71%	17%
2010	8%	72%	18%
2009	9%	73%	19%
2008	7%	74%	20%
2007	7%	74%	20%
2006	6%	75%	20%
2005	7%	76%	22%
2004	7%	76%	24%
2003	8%	77%	25%
2002	8%	78%	27%
2001	8%	78%	29%
2000	7%	79%	31%
1999	8%	79%	32%
1998	9%	79%	34%
1997	7%	80%	35%
1996	9%	80%	36%
1995	10%	81%	38%
1994	9%	81%	40%
1993	11%	82%	42%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2023	6%	5%	5%
2022	5%	5%	5%
2021	5%	5%	5%
2020	6%	4%	5%
2019	6%	4%	5%
2018	5%	4%	4%
2017	5%	4%	4%
2016	5%	3%	4%
2015	4%	3%	3%
2014	5%	3%	4%
2013	3%	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.59

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2023	0.59	0.58	0.60
2022	0.57	0.57	0.60
2021	0.49	0.57	0.60
2020	0.54	0.54	0.60
2019	0.54	0.54	0.60
2018	0.51	0.53	0.60
2017	0.51	0.53	0.60
2016	0.46	0.51	0.60
2015	0.49	0.51	0.60
2014	0.53	0.50	0.60
2013	0.53	0.48	0.60
2012	0.47	0.47	0.60
2011	0.47	0.47	0.60
2010	0.52	0.46	0.60
2009	0.53	0.44	0.61
2008	0.48	0.43	0.61
2007	0.47	0.42	0.62
2006	0.48	0.41	0.63
2005	0.47	0.40	0.64
2004	0.46	0.40	0.65
2003	0.48	0.39	0.65
2002	0.49	0.37	0.66
2001	0.54	0.37	0.67
2000	0.54	0.35	0.67
1999	0.52	0.35	0.67
1998	0.56	0.35	0.67
1997	0.55	0.34	0.67
1996	0.53	0.34	0.68
1995	0.56	0.33	0.67
1994	0.51	0.33	0.67
1993	0.55	0.31	0.66

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

91%

60%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2023	92%	54%	85%
2022	93%	50%	84%
2021	99%	49%	90%
2020	100%	48%	91%
2019	100%	48%	91%
2018	100%	41%	91%
2017	100%	41%	91%
2016	100%	44%	91%
2015	96%	41%	85%
2014	87%	38%	75%
2013	89%	36%	73%
2012	84%	34%	68%
2011	83%	33%	68%
2010	86%	31%	68%
2009	94%	27%	63%
2008	86%	25%	59%
2007	91%	24%	61%
2006	90%	25%	64%
2005	94%	22%	52%
2004	91%	22%	52%
2003	92%	23%	56%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Carter And Macrae Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Lancaster School District
2023	1%	2%	2%
2022	2%	1%	2%
2015	2%	5%	6%
2014	4%	5%	9%
2013	3%	5%	9%
2012	3%	6%	10%
2011	3%	6%	9%
2010	4%	7%	10%
2009	5%	7%	9%
2008	7%	6%	9%
2007	5%	6%	8%
2006	5%	7%	9%
2005	5%	6%	10%
2004	6%	6%	11%
2003	5%	6%	11%
2002	7%	6%	11%
2001	6%	6%	12%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Lancaster School District

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

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carter And Macrae Elementary School's ranking?

Carter And Macrae Elementary School is ranked #2550 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.

What schools are Carter And Macrae Elementary School often compared to?

Carter And Macrae Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Carter And Macrae Elementary School?

446 students attend Carter And Macrae Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Carter And Macrae Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Carter And Macrae Elementary School?

Carter And Macrae Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.

What grades does Carter And Macrae Elementary School offer ?

Carter And Macrae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Carter And Macrae Elementary School part of?

Carter And Macrae Elementary School is part of Lancaster School District.

School Reviews

Review Carter And Macrae Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

October 08, 2025

Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025

Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs—with 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.

October 08, 2025

What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)

Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.

October 08, 2025

Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges

Explore cooperative learning in 2025—new data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 446 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
: Bottom 50%
: 13% (Btm 50%)
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education