Serving 452 students in grades 1-5, Kit Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 452 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Kit Carson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kit Carson Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Kit Carson Elementary School?
452 students attend Kit Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Kit Carson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kit Carson Elementary School?
Kit Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kit Carson Elementary School offer ?
Kit Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kit Carson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 452 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
