CARTMELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cartmell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carroll County school district, located in Carrollton, KY with about 485 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Cartmell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cartmell Elementary School, located in Carrollton, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Carroll County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of young students, fostering a supportive environment designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Carrollton, striving to partner with families and the local community to create a positive, safe, and engaging learning atmosphere for its students.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Cartmell Elementary emphasizes the importance of character development and student well-being. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities aimed at encouraging creativity, physical activity, and social responsibility. By focusing on both the intellectual and emotional growth of its students, Cartmell Elementary seeks to provide a well-rounded educational foundation that prepares children for success as they transition to the intermediate and middle school levels.

For more information, contact Cartmell Elementary at (502) 732-7085 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.