Excellent
#144 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 11% in state
Carr Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Knott County · Littcarr, KY
A Knott County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8596 S Hwy 160, Littcarr, KY 41834
- Math 51% proficient (2025)
- Reading 59% proficient (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carr Creek Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 43 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carr Creek 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
- County Safety: Low21/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,477
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
31.8%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Knott County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | Not available | 182 | Compare → |
| Cordia SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 171 | Compare → |
| Emmalena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 205 | Compare → |
| Hindman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 439 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Knott County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carr Creek Elementary School is listed in Knott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carr Creek Elementary School
Carr Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Littcarr, KY, part of Knott County, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carr Creek Elementary School
What grades does Carr Creek Elementary School serve?
Carr Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Carr Creek Elementary School?
Carr Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carr Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carr Creek Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carr Creek Elementary School rank in KY?
Carr Creek Elementary School ranks #144 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Carr Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carr Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Carr Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carr Creek Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carr Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Carr Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carr Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Carr Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carr Creek Elementary School?
68.9% of students at Carr Creek 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Knott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.3%
- Phone
- (606) 642-3833
- Area population (ZIP 41834)
- 244
- Area median age
- 25.6
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 41834; 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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