Nicholas County Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carlisle, Kentucky 40311 · Nicholas County
#501 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#29341 of 50,301 nationally
About Nicholas County Elementary School
Nicholas County Elementary School is a public elementary located in Carlisle, in the Nicholas County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 645 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 501st of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (53th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 645.
There are 2 schools in Carlisle; Nicholas County Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nicholas County Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nicholas County Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Beechgrove Elementary School
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645 students
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
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Clarkson Elementary School
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Metcalfe County Elementary School
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648 students
Indian Trail Elementary
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Kenton Elementary School
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650 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nicholas County Elementary School a good school?
Nicholas County Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 43.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #501 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nicholas County Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Nicholas County Elementary School ranks #501 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #29341 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nicholas County Elementary School?
Nicholas County Elementary School had 645 students in 2025.
Is Nicholas County Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Nicholas County Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nicholas County Elementary School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Nicholas County Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.