Kit Carson Elementary School

466 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Kit Carson Elementary School, located at 450 Tates Creek Road in Richmond, Kentucky, is a public elementary school serving students within the Madison County School District. As a key educational institution in the area, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for children in the early grades of their academic journey. The school is known for being deeply integrated into the Richmond community, fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by a commitment to creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers in a structured, nurturing setting. By utilizing a variety of instructional methods and resources, Kit Carson Elementary aims to prepare its student body for success as they transition to middle school. Through its dedication to maintaining high standards of education and its emphasis on community partnership, the school remains a vital pillar for families residing in the Tates Creek and greater Richmond area.

466

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kit Carson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	19
Black	25
Asian	6
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
383 (82.2 %)
Two or More
29 (6.2 %)
Black
25 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
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:	Madison County
Phone:	(859)625-6103
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 80