Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carlisle County Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Carlisle County Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Bardwell, KY, covering approximately 199 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlisle County Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Carlisle County Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlisle County Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#406 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
85%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlisle County Elementary School's ranking?
Carlisle County Elementary School is ranked #406 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Carlisle County Elementary School?
395 students attend Carlisle County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Carlisle County Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carlisle County Elementary School?
Carlisle County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carlisle County Elementary School offer ?
Carlisle County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carlisle County Elementary School part of?
Carlisle County Elementary School is part of Carlisle County School District.
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