- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carrollton, KY
Cartmell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cartmell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210099000188
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cartmell Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cartmell Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cartmell Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Carrollton, KY.
School address
District: Carroll County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210099000188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Cartmell Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 210099000188 · Carrollton, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 15.6:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll County High School (578 students)
Cartmell Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Cartmell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll County
Carroll County High School
578 students
- Carroll County
Carroll County Middle School
555 students
- This school
Cartmell Elementary
436 students
- Kathryn Winn P
Kathryn Winn Primary
233 students
- Carroll Co Chi 171
Carroll Co Childhood Development Center
171 students
What this shows Cartmell Elementary reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cartmell Elementary compares
Cartmell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 0% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,315
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Cartmell Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $15,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cartmell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kathryn Winn Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carroll Co Childhood Development Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cartmell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Carrollton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cartmell Elementary
How many students attend Cartmell Elementary?
Cartmell Elementary has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carrollton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cartmell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cartmell Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cartmell Elementary?
59.3% of students at Cartmell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cartmell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cartmell Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Carrollton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cartmell Elementary?
Cartmell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cartmell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cartmell Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Carrollton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Cartmell Elementary, Carroll County also operates Carroll County High School (578 students), Carroll County Middle School (555 students), and Kathryn Winn Primary (233 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.