Carter Traditional Elementary

Summary:

Carter Traditional Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Louisville, Kentucky, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 548 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 141 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carter Traditional Elementary has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 44th out of 705 Kentucky elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 536th out of 685 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments (KSA) is generally below the Jefferson County and Kentucky state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively better than African American, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of around $14,300 in recent years, Carter Traditional Elementary's academic performance has declined, suggesting potential challenges in effectively allocating and utilizing available resources. In contrast, neighboring schools like Brandeis Elementary have maintained a higher ranking and performance level, while schools like Maupin Elementary and Cane Run Elementary have lower per-student spending but appear to be achieving better academic outcomes, potentially indicating opportunities for Carter Traditional Elementary to learn from their resource management strategies.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 3600 Bohne Ave
       Louisville, KY  40211


(502) 485-8225

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
536th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.0%
White:
26.5%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Compare Details Carter Traditional Elementary ranks worse than 78.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Carter Traditional Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter Traditional Elementary 536th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Carter Traditional Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carter Traditional Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carter Traditional Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 78.76 104th 638 83.7%
2008 74.92 127th 651 80.5%
2009 75.87 135th 658 79.5%
2010 60.12 277th 683 59.4%
2011 60.19 278th 688 59.6%
2012 79.93 80th 713 88.8%
2013 76.95 103rd 719 85.7%
2014 86.40 44th 705 93.8%
2015 84.56 64th 698 90.8%
2016 86.04 48th 690 93.0%
2017 82.74 76th 694 89.0%
2018 72.30 141st 691 79.6%
2019 63.92 234th 700 66.6%
2021 16.90 473rd 517 8.5%
2022 31.65 471st 684 31.1%
2023 28.20 511th 687 25.6%
2024 24.99 536th 685 21.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carter Traditional Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.97 161st 661 75.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carter Traditional Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.87 169th 631 73.2%
2019 63.63 192nd 664 71.1%
2022 33.73 452nd 667 32.2%
2023 30.59 490th 670 26.9%
2024 20.55 560th 665 15.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Carter Traditional Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.21 101st 663 84.8%
2019 63.24 221st 671 67.1%
2022 27.08 495th 641 22.8%
2023 25.84 501st 639 21.6%
2024 20.68 540th 644 16.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carter Traditional Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.61 443rd 474 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Carter Traditional Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.29 182nd 665 72.6%
2019 62.31 229th 676 66.1%
2022 34.79 433rd 657 34.1%
2023 27.82 486th 652 25.5%
2024 29.14 479th 652 26.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Carter Traditional Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.40 32nd 184 82.6%
2019 70.65 34th 185 81.6%
2022 46.71 63rd 118 46.6%
2023 40.60 72nd 129 44.2%
2024 41.93 78th 140 44.3%
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Rank History for White students at Carter Traditional Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.95 71st 593 88.0%
2019 75.41 107th 592 81.9%
2021 26.28 283rd 337 16.0%
2022 46.91 325th 656 50.5%
2023 46.68 353rd 658 46.4%
2024 54.83 274th 659 58.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Carter Traditional Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 405 146 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1989 410 145 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1990 423 148 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1991 436 153 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1992 447 158 1 0 0 n/a n/a 55 661
1993 349 234 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 388 257 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1995 408 202 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1996 408 202 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1997 377 186 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1998 380 191 5 3 0 n/a n/a 5 584
1999 392 193 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 392 181 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2001 376 195 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2002 371 205 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2003 371 205 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2004 380 193 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2005 378 200 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2006 390 173 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2007 390 156 4 6 0 n/a n/a 14 570
2008 403 161 8 5 0 n/a n/a 14 591
2009 349 166 5 5 0 n/a n/a 51 576
2010 337 189 3 11 0 n/a n/a 52 592
2011 350 198 6 8 0 0 13 0 575
2012 356 211 4 12 0 0 13 0 596
2013 345 216 4 15 0 0 17 0 597
2014 343 204 5 21 0 0 18 0 591
2015 357 195 6 23 0 0 14 0 595
2016 381 188 4 26 0 0 19 0 618
2017 376 176 5 25 0 0 24 0 606
2018 342 193 5 27 0 0 25 0 592
2019 316 223 4 25 0 0 32 0 600
2020 274 261 4 18 1 0 44 0 602
2021 240 297 7 18 2 1 40 0 605
2022 201 289 12 17 2 1 32 0 554
2023 145 329 12 23 1 2 36 0 548

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carter Traditional Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 34.5 16.1 n/a
1989 557 33.4 16.6 n/a
1990 571 29.4 19.4 n/a
1991 592 30.8 19.2 n/a
1992 661 33.1 19.9 n/a
1993 584 34.4 17.0 n/a
1994 645 32.2 20.0 n/a
1995 614 32.7 18.8 n/a
1996 614 32.7 18.8 n/a
1997 569 31.1 18.3 32
1998 584 30.6 19.1 34
1999 589 18.8 31.6 47.5
2000 575 19.6 29.7 43.5
2001 574 n/a 0.0 39.9
2002 579 24.6 23.5 46.3
2003 579 24.6 23.5 46.3
2004 578 26.6 21.7 n/a
2005 583 26.7 21.8 n/a
2006 571 29.0 19.7 39.6
2007 570 29.0 19.7 36.2
2008 591 28.0 21.1 36.9
2009 576 28.0 20.6 42.7
2010 592 56.0 10.5 49.1
2011 575 29.0 19.8 48.9
2012 596 33.4 17.8 42.4
2013 597 32.0 18.6 47.2
2014 591 32.0 18.4 42.6
2015 595 32.0 18.5 36.1
2016 618 30.0 20.6 49.5
2017 606 30.3 20.0 45.2
2018 592 30.3 19.5 45.6
2019 600 32.3 18.5 46.3
2020 602 32.3 18.6 49.8
2021 605 33.2 18.1 55.7
2022 554 32.4 17.0 66.6
2023 548 33.3 16.4 69.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carter Traditional Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 34.5 16.1 n/a
1989 557 33.4 16.6 n/a
1990 571 29.4 19.4 n/a
1991 592 30.8 19.2 n/a
1992 661 33.1 19.9 n/a
1993 584 34.4 17.0 n/a
1994 645 32.2 20.0 n/a
1995 614 32.7 18.8 n/a
1996 614 32.7 18.8 n/a
1997 569 31.1 18.3 32
1998 584 30.6 19.1 34
1999 589 18.8 31.6 47.5
2000 575 19.6 29.7 43.5
2001 574 n/a 0.0 39.9
2002 579 24.6 23.5 46.3
2003 579 24.6 23.5 46.3
2004 578 26.6 21.7 n/a
2005 583 26.7 21.8 n/a
2006 571 29.0 19.7 39.6
2007 570 29.0 19.7 36.2
2008 591 28.0 21.1 36.9
2009 576 28.0 20.6 42.7
2010 592 56.0 10.5 49.1
2011 575 29.0 19.8 48.9
2012 596 33.4 17.8 42.4
2013 597 32.0 18.6 47.2
2014 591 32.0 18.4 42.6
2015 595 32.0 18.5 36.1
2016 618 30.0 20.6 49.5
2017 606 30.3 20.0 45.2
2018 592 30.3 19.5 45.6
2019 600 32.3 18.5 46.3
2020 602 32.3 18.6 49.8
2021 605 33.2 18.1 55.7
2022 554 32.4 17.0 66.6
2023 548 33.3 16.4 69.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carter Traditional Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $656 (4.6%) $649 (4.6%) $1,305 (9.2%) $10,500 (73.9%) $1,297 (9.1%) $11,797 (83.0%) $14,207
2019 $835 (5.8%) $609 (4.2%) $1,444 (10.1%) $10,792 (75.2%) $1,225 (8.5%) $12,017 (83.7%) $14,353
2020 $794 (5.4%) $582 (4.0%) $1,376 (9.4%) $11,233 (77.0%) $1,165 (8.0%) $12,398 (85.0%) $14,592
2021 $1,003 (6.9%) $659 (4.5%) $1,662 (11.4%) $11,151 (76.7%) $1,089 (7.5%) $12,240 (84.2%) $14,535
2022 $2,310 (12.5%) $1,352 (7.3%) $3,662 (19.9%) $12,105 (65.7%) $1,277 (6.9%) $13,382 (72.6%) $18,432

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carter Traditional Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 234th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 511th of 687 Elementary schools
 41%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students600548
 8.7%
African American223329
 47.5%
American Indian01
Asian412
 200%
Hispanic2523
 8%
Pacific Islander02
White316145
 54.1%
Two or More Races3236
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%69.2%
 22.8%


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Carter Traditional Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.8% of Kentucky elementary schools.

Students at Carter Traditional Elementary are 60% African American, 26% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Carter Traditional Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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