Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carter Traditional Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carter Traditional Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carter Traditional Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carter Traditional Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter Traditional Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#1080 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
52%
11%
White
36%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Carter Traditional Elementary School's ranking?
Carter Traditional Elementary School is ranked #1080 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Carter Traditional Elementary School often compared to?
Carter Traditional Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brandeis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Carter Traditional Elementary School?
554 students attend Carter Traditional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Carter Traditional Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter Traditional Elementary School?
Carter Traditional Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carter Traditional Elementary School offer ?
Carter Traditional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter Traditional Elementary School part of?
Carter Traditional Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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