Below Average
#1093 of 1,284 schools in KY
Nicholas County Elementary School
Elementary School · Nicholas County · Carlisle, KY
An elementary school in Carlisle, KY where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
133 SCHOOL DRIVE, Carlisle, KY 40311
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nicholas County Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below 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 6 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nicholas 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low236/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlisle), 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
$55,741
Median home value
$124,700
Median rent
$642/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Nicholas County
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nicholas County Elementary School is listed in Nicholas County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nicholas County Elementary School
Nicholas County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carlisle, KY, part of Nicholas County, serving approximately 645 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,093 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nicholas County Elementary School
What grades does Nicholas County Elementary School serve?
Nicholas County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Nicholas County Elementary School?
Nicholas County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas County Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nicholas County Elementary School rank in KY?
Nicholas County Elementary School ranks #1,093 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Nicholas County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nicholas County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Nicholas County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nicholas County Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nicholas County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nicholas County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nicholas County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nicholas County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nicholas County Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Nicholas 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nicholas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (859) 289-3785
- Area population (ZIP 40311)
- 7,676
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 40311; 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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