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Cartmell Elementary
Elementary School · Carroll County · Carrollton, KY
A Carroll County elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1708 Highland Avenue, Carrollton, KY 41008
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 29% proficient (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cartmell Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 33 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cartmell Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average535/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carrollton), 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
$60,000
Median home value
$142,000
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Academy of CarrolltonPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 122 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Carroll County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cartmell Elementary is listed in Carroll County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cartmell Elementary
Cartmell Elementary is a public elementary school in Carrollton, KY, part of Carroll County, serving approximately 422 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,212 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cartmell Elementary
What grades does Cartmell Elementary serve?
Cartmell Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Cartmell Elementary?
Cartmell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cartmell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cartmell Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cartmell Elementary rank in KY?
Cartmell Elementary ranks #1,212 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Cartmell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cartmell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Cartmell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cartmell Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cartmell Elementary a charter school?
No, Cartmell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cartmell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cartmell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cartmell Elementary?
61.8% of students at Cartmell Elementary 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (502) 732-7085
- Area population (ZIP 41008)
- 7,754
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 41008; 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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