JOE HARRISON CARTER

Joe Harrison Carter is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Monroe County school district, located in Tompkinsville, KY with about 251 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 16 teachers, Joe Harrison Carter has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Joe Harrison Carter Elementary School is a public school located in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, serving the Monroe County School District. As a key educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core curriculum requirements and the development of essential social and learning skills in a supportive environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town setting of Tompkinsville, reflecting the values and tight-knit nature of the Monroe County region. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement, Joe Harrison Carter Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

For more information, contact Joe Harrison Carter at (270) 487-5621 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.