Joe Harrison Carter

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Joe Harrison Carter ranks 444 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Joe Harrison Carter is an elementary school located in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, serving 255 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Monroe County School District, which is ranked 36 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Joe Harrison Carter has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking as high as 21 out of 517 Kentucky elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, Reading, and Science are generally higher than the Monroe County and Kentucky state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62% of 3rd graders at Joe Harrison Carter were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 54% in Monroe County and 43% statewide. The school's performance across different student subgroups, such as female and male students, has also been strong, with high rankings and star ratings.

While Joe Harrison Carter's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby Gamaliel Elementary and Tompkinsville Elementary schools, the latter has consistently ranked higher than Joe Harrison Carter in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings. Additionally, Joe Harrison Carter has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, yet the school has been able to maintain strong academic performance, particularly for its low-income students, which is a notable achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3888 Edmonton Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167

(270) 487-5621

District: Monroe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
444^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Joe Harrison Carter usually attend:

Middle:	Monroe County Middle
High:	Monroe County High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 255

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.3%

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Joe Harrison Carter:

SchoolDigger ranks Joe Harrison Carter 444^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Joe Harrison Carter in the ranking list.)

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Monroe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County 36^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Joe Harrison Carter

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Rank History for all students at Joe Harrison Carter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	91.84	23^rd	638	96.4%
2008	67.91	197^th	651	69.7%
2009	77.09	119^th	658	81.9%
2010	82.12	76^th	683	88.9%
2011	84.38	71^st	688	89.7%
2012	60.96	243^rd	713	65.9%
2013	58.07	289^th	719	59.8%
2014	52.92	327^th	705	53.6%
2015	66.00	204^th	698	70.8%
2016	70.93	167^th	690	75.8%
2017	79.68	98^th	694	85.9%
2018	79.39	95^th	691	86.3%
2019	64.38	224^th	700	68.0%
2021	89.78	21^st	517	95.9%
2022	76.96	104^th	684	84.8%
2023	62.88	229^th	687	66.7%
2024	37.25	444^th	685	35.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Joe Harrison Carter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.68	494^th	661	25.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joe Harrison Carter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	73.27	107^th	631	83.0%
2019	69.72	136^th	664	79.5%
2022	77.26	65^th	667	90.3%
2023	77.87	74^th	670	89.0%
2024	31.92	480^th	665	27.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Joe Harrison Carter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	81.21	66^th	663	90.0%
2019	67.49	177^th	671	73.6%
2022	77.83	80^th	641	87.5%
2023	60.08	221^st	639	65.4%
2024	37.62	405^th	644	37.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Joe Harrison Carter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	68.78	162^nd	665	75.6%
2019	55.27	294^th	676	56.5%
2022	72.73	115^th	657	82.5%
2023	67.00	159^th	652	75.6%
2024	48.18	327^th	652	49.8%

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Rank History for White students at Joe Harrison Carter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	60.06	219^th	592	63.0%
2022	70.83	140^th	656	78.7%
2023	54.19	277^th	658	57.9%
2024	30.95	481^st	659	27.0%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Joe Harrison Carter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	187	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
1989	182	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
1990	173	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
1991	170	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
1992	162	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	15	179
1993	152	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
1994	137	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1995	134	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1996	134	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1997	131	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1998	129	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
1999	134	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2000	134	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2001	145	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2002	148	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	150
2003	148	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	150
2004	163	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	169
2005	188	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	195
2006	217	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	225
2007	224	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	1	232
2008	242	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	249
2009	263	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	3	272
2010	247	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	5	256
2011	241	2	0	2	0	1	0	246
2012	223	2	0	3	0	1	0	229
2013	235	2	0	3	0	1	0	241
2014	227	2	0	5	0	2	0	236
2015	225	2	0	8	0	1	0	236
2016	212	1	0	9	0	2	0	224
2017	190	2	0	9	0	3	0	204
2018	239	0	0	11	0	1	0	251
2019	229	0	1	11	0	2	0	243
2020	250	0	1	9	0	3	0	263
2021	238	0	0	6	0	3	0	247
2022	237	1	0	4	0	4	0	246
2023	242	3	0	4	0	6	0	255

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 Joe Harrison Carter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	191	9.3	20.5	n/a
1989	183	9.9	18.4	n/a
1990	174	9.9	17.5	n/a
1991	171	10.6	16.1	n/a
1992	179	10.3	17.3	n/a
1993	154	11.1	13.9	n/a
1994	139	12.8	10.9	n/a
1995	136	13.2	10.3	n/a
1996	136	13.2	10.3	n/a
1997	135	11.1	12.2	63
1998	130	12.2	10.7	59.2
1999	135	12.2	11.1	71.1
2000	135	13.8	9.8	83
2001	146	9.3	15.7	80.8
2002	150	10.5	14.3	98
2003	150	10.5	14.3	98
2004	169	13.0	13.0	n/a
2005	195	15.3	12.7	n/a
2006	225	16.6	13.6	72
2007	232	21.0	11.0	64.9
2008	249	19.8	12.6	55.6
2009	272	18.3	14.9	59.5
2010	256	15.6	16.4	57
2011	246	17.7	13.8	50.8
2012	229	15.7	14.5	50.2
2013	241	14.5	16.6	27.8
2014	236	14.9	15.8	56.8
2015	236	16.0	14.7	57.6
2016	224	15.0	14.9	54.9
2017	204	16.0	12.7	58.3
2018	251	16.0	15.6	62.2
2019	243	17.1	14.2	66.3
2020	263	16.6	15.8	62
2021	247	16.1	15.3	61.1
2022	246	18.0	13.6	64.2
2023	255	19.0	13.4	64.3

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 Joe Harrison Carter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	191	9.3	20.5	n/a
1989	183	9.9	18.4	n/a
1990	174	9.9	17.5	n/a
1991	171	10.6	16.1	n/a
1992	179	10.3	17.3	n/a
1993	154	11.1	13.9	n/a
1994	139	12.8	10.9	n/a
1995	136	13.2	10.3	n/a
1996	136	13.2	10.3	n/a
1997	135	11.1	12.2	63
1998	130	12.2	10.7	59.2
1999	135	12.2	11.1	71.1
2000	135	13.8	9.8	83
2001	146	9.3	15.7	80.8
2002	150	10.5	14.3	98
2003	150	10.5	14.3	98
2004	169	13.0	13.0	n/a
2005	195	15.3	12.7	n/a
2006	225	16.6	13.6	72
2007	232	21.0	11.0	64.9
2008	249	19.8	12.6	55.6
2009	272	18.3	14.9	59.5
2010	256	15.6	16.4	57
2011	246	17.7	13.8	50.8
2012	229	15.7	14.5	50.2
2013	241	14.5	16.6	27.8
2014	236	14.9	15.8	56.8
2015	236	16.0	14.7	57.6
2016	224	15.0	14.9	54.9
2017	204	16.0	12.7	58.3
2018	251	16.0	15.6	62.2
2019	243	17.1	14.2	66.3
2020	263	16.6	15.8	62
2021	247	16.1	15.3	61.1
2022	246	18.0	13.6	64.2
2023	255	19.0	13.4	64.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Joe Harrison Carter

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,981 (8.2%)	$182 (0.8%)	$2,164 (8.9%)	$17,077 (70.5%)	$3,262 (13.5%)	$20,339 (84.0%)	$24,222
2019	$950 (7.0%)	$142 (1.0%)	$1,942 (14.2%)	$10,267 (75.2%)	$2,213 (16.2%)	$12,480 (91.4%)	$13,651
2020	$744 (4.9%)	$206 (1.4%)	$950 (6.2%)	$10,918 (71.6%)	$2,576 (16.9%)	$13,494 (88.5%)	$15,243
2021	$1,340 (8.6%)	$778 (5.0%)	$2,118 (13.6%)	$9,672 (62.3%)	$2,000 (12.9%)	$11,673 (75.2%)	$15,525
2022	$2,061 (12.7%)	$1,336 (8.2%)	$3,397 (20.9%)	$9,141 (56.4%)	$3,680 (22.7%)	$12,821 (79.1%)	$16,218

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 224^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 229^th of 687 Elementary schools	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	243	255	4.9%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	11	4	63.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	229	242	5.7%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.3%	64.3%	1.9%

Schools Near Joe Harrison Carter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)				KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Joe Harrison Carter	Public	PK, KG-5	3888 Edmonton Rd	Tompkinsville	42167	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 487-5621	255	19	13.4	64.3%	242 (94.9%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	37.2	444^th of 685 public elementary schools	35.2%		62.9	229^th of 687 public elementary schools	66.7%	215	62.0	46.0	38.0		44.0	49.0	38.0			18.0	18.0	28.0	$16,218	$2,061	$1,336	$3,397	$9,141	$3,680	$12,821
Tompkinsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	420 Elementary School Rd	Tompkinsville	42167	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 487-6472	371	30	12.3	69.3%	306 (82.5%)	22 (5.9%)	32 (8.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	89.1	37^th of 685 public elementary schools	94.6%		86.5	57^th of 687 public elementary schools	91.7%	20	47.0	69.0	77.0		63.0	71.0			54.0	71.0	67.0	92.0	$19,552	$2,827	$1,730	$4,557	$11,097	$3,898	$14,995
Gamaliel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	320 E Main St	Gamaliel	42140	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 457-2341	263	18	14.6	69.6%	224 (85.2%)	2 (0.8%)	30 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	84.9	70^th of 685 public elementary schools	89.8%		89.2	42^nd of 687 public elementary schools	93.9%	28	56.0	58.0	62.0		67.0	63.0	69.0		58.0	60.0	55.0	64.0	$17,322	$2,251	$1,496	$4,047	$9,265	$4,009	$13,274
Temple Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8788 Tompkinsville Rd	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Barren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 427-2611	274	22	12.4	60.9%	228 (83.2%)	2 (0.7%)	34 (12.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	46.1	359^th of 685 public elementary schools	47.6%		55.5	283^rd of 687 public elementary schools	58.8%	76	25.0	63.0	43.0	55.0	29.0	49.0	45.0	52.0		25.0	34.0	50.0	$17,868	$2,317	$1,096	$5,081	$8,038	$1,981	$8,684
Metcalfe County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	703 W. Stockton Street	Edmonton	42129	Metcalfe County	Metcalfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 432-2051	636	45	14.1	73.6%	604 (95.0%)	3 (0.5%)	19 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	29	508^th of 685 public elementary schools	25.8%		33.2	466^th of 687 public elementary schools	32.2%	42	35.0	24.0	32.0		33.0	52.0	41.0		34.0	15.0	32.0	37.0	$15,334	$1,850	$747	$2,597	$9,123	$2,050	$11,174
Eastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4601 New Salem Rd	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Barren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 678-2722	349	25	14.2	62.2%	325 (93.1%)	5 (1.4%)	13 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	55.9	284^th of 685 public elementary schools	58.5%		50.7	325^th of 687 public elementary schools	52.7%	41	37.0	58.0	40.0	65.0	49.0	43.0	50.0	55.0	36.0	46.0	38.0	48.0	$17,214	$2,008	$1,016	$4,843	$7,660	$1,906	$8,079
Cumberland County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Glasgow Rd	Burkesville	42717	Cumberland County	Cumberland County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 864-4390	503	33	15.3	79.7%	435 (86.5%)	12 (2.4%)	18 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.8%)	39.2	425^th of 685 public elementary schools	38.0%		42.3	389^th of 687 public elementary schools	43.4%	36	28.0	42.0	34.0		37.0	55.0	37.0		47.0		29.0	43.0	$26,815	$3,650	$2,852	$6,502	$19,124	$7,691	$11,288
Austin Tracy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2477 Austin Tracy Rd	Lucas	42156	Barren County	Barren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 646-2236	336	24	14.0	61.3%	311 (92.6%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	31.1	491^st of 685 public elementary schools	28.3%		49	343^rd of 687 public elementary schools	50.1%	148	18.0		27.0	50.0	22.0	12.0	38.0	53.0	28.0	33.0	42.0	42.0	$17,818	$2,155	$1,139	$5,043	$7,748	$2,145	$8,476

Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Harrison Carter

What schools do graduates of Joe Harrison Carter attend?

Students who attend Joe Harrison Carter usually go on to attend:

Middle : Monroe County Middle
High : Monroe County High

Is Joe Harrison Carter a good school?

Joe Harrison Carter ranks 444^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Joe Harrison Carter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended Joe Harrison Carter.

What is the racial makeup of Joe Harrison Carter?

Students at Joe Harrison Carter are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Joe Harrison Carter in?

Monroe County

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