Mccarter Elementary School

5512 Southwest 16th Street

School District

Topeka Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 18, 2024

I’ve had three children who’ve gone here. The Principal is horrible and I’m shocked she still has her job considering how she has treated me t children and myself. They don’t go the extra mile for the children or even go the basic mile.
Submitted by other on September 04, 2022

Everybody is so kind and helpful! They use the Ci3T model of prevention.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2021

I went to this school when I was younger and had the best years of my life and now my kids go here.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2019

Overall we have enjoyed McCarter. There have only been a few miscommunications when it come to events and details.
Submitted by parent on October 23, 2019

Our experience has been super positive the two years we’ve been at McCarter. I do wish the kids were able to go on field trips like the surrounding school districts do, but there might not be as many funds available to do so. We also love the addition of Bear, the support dog, to the McCarter staff.
Submitted by student on October 23, 2019

My son has attend this school since Kindergarten and honestly I couldn't have chosen a better school. Every single person from the staff have made this school one of the best in 501 district.
Submitted by parent on October 23, 2019

Good. There's a diverse community of needs and abilities and everyone is taken into consideration.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2019

McCarter Elementary School has been such a breeze to work with while my 1st grader has been here. She loves going to school everyday and I feel so good about the hands I am leaving her in. Thank you McCarter!
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2019

They have worked to accommodate my son and his special education needs. They work with me to address any issues that we may have or any concerns as well. Could not ask for better teachers or administration.
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2019

Our daughter is a Kindergartener and we have just LOVED McCarter. Thank you so much for an amazing first year.
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2017

My kid is attending pre school here ...He had learnt a lot .Thats not just about abc's and 1,2,3 for the preschool is all about .He had learnt lots of good manners and the monthly reading schedule made my kid a better reader . I appreciate the pre school teacher who used to put lots of effort to make the kid understand the thing practically and the caring for the kids ....Overall well satisfied ...Great school
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2017

My daughter has attended McCarter Elementary for 4 years now and I am so impressed how much she learns everyday!!! She is only in 3rd grade and knows all of her multiplication through the 12's! I have loved every teacher she has had so far and appreciate all they have done to make her the intelligent and successful little lady that she is. The McCarter staff really work hard to teach our children and make them great people with an amazing future!
Submitted by teacher on February 04, 2017

Staff at McCarter are respectful & kind to all students. They truly care about all students & work to help any student having problems. The students are very accepting of kids with disabilities & include them in the classroom & on the playground. Love this school!
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2017

I absolutely love McCarter. They work so well with my kids and super helpful with our kids.