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#173 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 13% in state

Carlisle County Elementary School

Elementary School · Carlisle County · Bardwell, KY

An elementary school in Bardwell, KY where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4557 State Route 1377, Bardwell, KY 42023

  • Math 52% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$13,515
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Carlisle County Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Carlisle County Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average292/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bardwell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,250

Median home value

$114,200

Median rent

$633/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

79.2%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Carlisle County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carlisle County Elementary School is listed in Carlisle County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carlisle County Elementary School

Carlisle County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bardwell, KY, part of Carlisle County, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carlisle County Elementary School

What grades does Carlisle County Elementary School serve?

Carlisle County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Carlisle County Elementary School?

Carlisle County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle County Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carlisle County Elementary School rank in KY?

Carlisle County Elementary School ranks #173 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Carlisle County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Carlisle County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Carlisle County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlisle County Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Carlisle County Elementary School a charter school?

No, Carlisle County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carlisle County Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Carlisle County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlisle County Elementary School?

63.8% of students at Carlisle County Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
409
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Carlisle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
Area population (ZIP 42023)
2,572
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
43.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42023; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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