Enrollment
369
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Littcarr, KY
Carr Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carr Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210312000830
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carr Creek Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 369
- students enrolled
Carr Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Knott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210312000830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carr Creek Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carr Creek Elementary School
Carr Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Littcarr, Kentucky, enrolling 369 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #235.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Knott County also operates Knott County Central High School (520 students) and Hindman Elementary School (434 students) alongside Carr Creek Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carr Creek Elementary School compares
Carr Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,925
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Carr Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knott County, which includes Carr Creek Elementary School.
$14,925
Per student
+13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 54.3%
Federal 28.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carr Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knott County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hindman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emmalena Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cordia School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaver Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carr Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carr Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Carr Creek Elementary School?
Carr Creek Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Littcarr, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carr Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carr Creek Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carr Creek Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Carr Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carr Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carr Creek Elementary School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Littcarr, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carr Creek Elementary School?
Carr Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Carr Creek Elementary School a good school?
Carr Creek Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Knott County?
Besides Carr Creek Elementary School, Knott County also operates Knott County Central High School (520 students), Hindman Elementary School (434 students), and Emmalena Elementary School (204 students). See the Knott County district page for the complete list.
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