Elementary Schools in Monroe County

The three elementary schools located in Monroe County, Kentucky serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the available data, Tompkinsville Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the group, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Kentucky and outperforming the county and state averages on academic measures. Gamaliel Elementary also performs well, though not to the same degree as Tompkinsville, while Joe Harrison Carter Elementary lags behind the other two schools in the group.

Tompkinsville Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 37 elementary schools in Kentucky, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students demonstrate strong academic performance, with 47-77% proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, Joe Harrison Carter Elementary has a lower statewide ranking, ranging from 104th to 444th out of 684-687 schools, and its test scores are generally below the Monroe County and Kentucky averages.

The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (over 64% in all three schools) suggest that the student population in Monroe County faces significant economic challenges. This may be an important consideration when analyzing the schools' performance and identifying ways to support student success. While the district is investing resources into its elementary schools, with over $13,600 spent per student, the varying performance of the schools indicates that simply spending more money may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes.