Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carter City Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Carter City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 1250 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Hispanic
3%
10%
White
97%
71%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter City Elementary School's ranking?
Carter City Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Carter City Elementary School?
117 students attend Carter City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Carter City Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carter City Elementary School?
Carter City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carter City Elementary School offer ?
Carter City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carter City Elementary School part of?
Carter City Elementary School is part of Carter County School District.
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