Excellent
#90 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 7% in state
Carter City Elementary School
Elementary School · Carter County · Grayson, KY
A Carter County elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13321 State Hwy 2, Grayson, KY 41143
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 76% proficient (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carter City Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 63% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carter City 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,265/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grayson), 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
$48,485
Median home value
$141,200
Median rent
$688/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Carter County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 353 | Compare → |
| Olive Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 393 | Compare → |
| Prichard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 623 | Compare → |
| Star Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 135 | 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.
Carter County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carter City Elementary School is listed in Carter County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carter City Elementary School
Carter City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grayson, KY, part of Carter County, serving approximately 124 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carter City Elementary School
What grades does Carter City Elementary School serve?
Carter City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Carter City Elementary School?
Carter City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter City Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carter City Elementary School rank in KY?
Carter City Elementary School ranks #90 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Carter City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carter City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Carter City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter City Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Carter City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Carter City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carter City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Carter City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carter City Elementary School?
68.5% of students at Carter City 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
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (606) 474-6121
- Area population (ZIP 41143)
- 13,754
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 41143; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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