#557 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#19102 of 50,301 nationally
About Carlton
Carlton is a public elementary located in Salem, in the Salem school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 247 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 557th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 247.
There are 12 schools in Salem; Carlton ranks 3rd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carlton by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carlton
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Salem Early Childhood
Salem · Public other · Grades PK–PK
106 students · 891 m away
Bentley Academy Innovation School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students · 891 m away
Salem Prep High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
23 students · 1.1 km away
New Liberty Innovation School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
36 students · 1.1 km away
Bates
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 1.3 km away
Salem Academy Charter School
Salem · Charter high · Grades 6–12
480 students · 1.6 km away
Saltonstall School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–8
412 students · 2.0 km away
Thomas Carroll
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students · 2.2 km away
Ayers/Ryal Side School
Beverly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
388 students · 2.2 km away
Collins Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
East Brookfield Elementary
East Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
247 students
Cornelius M Callahan
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
247 students
Chittick Elementary School
Mattapan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
248 students
Lambert-Lavoie
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
Cutler School
South Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
Moody Elementary
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
248 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carlton a good school?
Carlton has a Success Index (US) of 58.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #557 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carlton rank in Massachusetts?
Carlton ranks #557 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #19102 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carlton?
Carlton had 247 students in 2025.
Is Carlton a elementary school or a high school?
Carlton is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carlton?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carlton; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.