Serving 416 students in grades 1-5, Kit Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kit Carson Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kit Carson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kit Carson Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
5%
11%
White
84%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kit Carson Elementary School's ranking?
Kit Carson Elementary School is ranked #436 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Kit Carson Elementary School often compared to?
Kit Carson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Kit Carson Elementary School?
416 students attend Kit Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Kit Carson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kit Carson Elementary School?
Kit Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kit Carson Elementary School offer ?
Kit Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kit Carson Elementary School part of?
Kit Carson Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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