Carthage Elementary School
Carthage, NY 13619
Phone: (315) 493-1570
District: Carthage Central School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-4 • 394 students
Carthage Elementary School serves grades K-4 in the Carthage Central School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10.
Carthage Elementary School is a public school located in Carthage, NY. 394 students attend Carthage Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 1/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 New York State Assessments data from New York State Education Department, and using 2025 New York State Regents Exams data from New York State Education Department. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from New York State Education Department. |
Posted: July 10, 2015
Posted: July 10, 2015
Posted: July 10, 2015
Posted: July 10, 2015
My son went to pre-k and kindergarten here. It was great and I wish we didn't have to leave. The office staff can be a little hard to talk to, but the rest of our experience was good.
Posted: June 10, 2015
We moved to Fort Drum, NY 2 years ago. Before arrival we researched schools in the surrounding areas and Carthage Elementary seemed to be the best. Upon arriving and actually enrolling both of our kids in school we couldn't agree more. The school is small, family oriented, everyone knows everyone and you get the typical small town feeling.Exactly what we want. Both of our girls excelled during the school years, one of our girls was inverted and it was amazing to watch her unfold and become one of the top three in class. So far, all teachers have been nothing but amazing. Mr Weber, the new principle, is always available and treats all concerns with respect. The school offers lots of field trips at the end of the school year as well. Teachers are very hands on and make learning a pleasure and joy for all students. Gym class is diverse in the activities that they do. Over all thumbs up!
Posted: June 10, 2015
We had one of the best experience since both of our children started school. Our older one is about to finish 4th grade and our younger one K. They both excel above grade level and mainly because of the teachers and their teaching methods.
Posted: June 10, 2015
Depending on the teacher and grade level and skill level of each student that's how much homework is given. I personally love it!
Posted: June 10, 2015
We moved to Fort Drum, NY 2 years ago and before arriving we researched schools in the area. Carthage Elementary was one of the best. The school and staff are exactly what we were looking for. The teachers are encouraging, engaged and work closely with parents. All students are being treated with respect and there is a zero tolerance for bullying.
Posted: May 28, 2012
We are a military family that had moved around several times now, and with 2 children (1 being of school age) It is important to us to find a great school with teachers that are caring yet going to be strong for our child with him having ADHD. We have had that met the past two years with outstanding teachers for 2nd and 3rd grade. My only down fall is the long bus ride from post to school (30+ minutes) The bus system is awful!!! I have spoken to the bus garage and the head of transportation on numerous occasions about incidents on the bus.
Posted: January 29, 2012
Some of the rare staff there are welcoming and some are not. Some want to make you to drag your kids out and home school them. Others listen and focus on your children to bring them to where they need to be. I have had ups and downs with this school especially with the principal Mrs. Vail . She knows me by name for a reason. This school is an average school. Depends on what you're looking for as for an education. I would say 45% teacher , 55% at home as far whos instructing your kids. If you're a type of parent that believes the teacher should be the one teaching your child then this school isn't it! My children are always bringing work with special extra tutoring along the side. However, if we as a family didn't sit down with our kids and help them in certain areas that the teacher over looked or didn't have time. My kids would be further behind. I have noticed if it wasn't for my child(ren) behavior issues then the school never called me. However, when at the PTC there was all kinds of stuff negative about my child's grades. Why on earth didn't I get a call or at least a note? Nope, they wanted to wait til we where there in person 6 weeks too late. The buses are average
Posted: November 7, 2010
School does not care about the safety of children. The bus is a war zone, the principal, transportation director and assistant transportation director have all refused to do anything about the situation. The curriculum is far from educational, my kids have to learn everything at home since they learn nothing at school.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Lonsway Hill Apartments | Apartment Complex | Clayton | NY | 29.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Drum | Fort Drum | NY | 9.1 mi | |
| 2 | Michigan Ave | Watertown | NY | 14.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| Fort Drum | 9.4 mi. |
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