D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Nicholas County Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 133 SCHOOL DRIVE, Carlisle, KY 40311
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.96 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 41st percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
645
Students
enrolled
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%13/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%41/100Students gain 0.96 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.83 in 2009–19; 50th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −32 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency51% (−0 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (+4 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%47%reading -12 pts, math -4 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income42%37%reading -9 pts, math +0 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 133 SCHOOL DRIVE
City Carlisle
ZIP Code 40311
District 2104470
NCES School ID 210447001106
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40311

Understanding the community around Nicholas County Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,123
Per Capita Income $25,163
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%
High School or Higher 81.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $118,500
Median Rent $663
Owner-Occupied 70.9%
Renter-Occupied 29.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Nicholas County Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.9%
Hispanic/Latino 4.8%
Black 0.6%
Two or More Races 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 645
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Nicholas County Elementary School?
Nicholas County Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Nicholas County Elementary School?
Nicholas County Elementary School has 645 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Nicholas County Elementary School serve?
Nicholas County Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Nicholas County Elementary School receive per student?
Nicholas County Elementary School receives $13,213 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Nicholas County Elementary School in 40311 ▼
Avg Home Value
$205,089
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
29.1%

Other Schools in 40311

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026