Carter Traditional Elementary

548 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carter Traditional Elementary School, located in the Shawnee neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. As a "traditional" school, it follows a structured educational model characterized by an emphasis on academic discipline, clear behavioral expectations, and a back-to-basics curriculum. The school maintains a strong focus on core subjects, often incorporating elements like daily homework requirements, mandatory uniforms, and a highly organized classroom environment designed to foster consistency and academic rigor for its student body.

Beyond its academic structure, Carter Traditional plays a significant role in the local community as a neighborhood-based institution. The school is committed to preparing students for future success by balancing traditional instruction with character development and foundational skill-building. By maintaining a highly structured atmosphere, the school aims to minimize distractions and create a focused learning space where students can meet defined performance standards and develop the habits necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

548

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carter Traditional Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	23
Black	329
Asian	12
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
329 (60.0 %)
White
145 (26.5 %)
Two or More
36 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
23 (4.2 %)
Asian
12 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8225
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carter Traditional Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carter Traditional Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	50.7%
Male	270	49.3%

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