Nicholas County School District
- 395 WEST MAIN ST
- CARLISL, KY 40311
- (859) 289-3770
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 81.3% | 74.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,683 | $9,392 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.2 | 15.4 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,253 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 83 | - |
District Test Scores
KCCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.4% | 40.3% | |
| 2009 | 37.5% | 41.2% | |
| 2008 | 24.7% | 38.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.5% | 61.3% | |
| 2009 | 56.1% | 61.8% | |
| 2008 | 51.6% | 60.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.8% | 41.1% | |
| 2009 | 38.6% | 41.2% | |
| 2008 | 31.8% | 41.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 39.9% | |
| 2009 | 18.2% | 40.7% | |
| 2008 | 24.7% | 38.4% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.2% | 35.9% | |
| 2009 | 13.4% | 35.0% | |
| 2008 | 13.9% | 29.7% | |
Middle School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.2% | 62.4% | |
| 2009 | 53.8% | 60.9% | |
| 2008 | 52.7% | 57.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 70.2% | |
| 2009 | 62.5% | 66.9% | |
| 2008 | 61.4% | 66.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.6% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.6% | 62.7% | |
| 2008 | 59.6% | 59.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.8% | 56.3% | |
| 2009 | 47.3% | 55.8% | |
| 2008 | 49.4% | 57.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.8% | 42.3% | |
| 2009 | 42.9% | 42.1% | |
| 2008 | 39.1% | 39.5% | |
Elementary - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.8% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.8% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 56.6% | 69.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 76.8% | |
| 2009 | 67.9% | 73.6% | |
| 2008 | 59.8% | 72.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.7% | 70.4% | |
| 2009 | 72.8% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 68.9% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.6% | 55.6% | |
| 2009 | 38.9% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.9% | 59.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.5% | 59.1% | |
| 2009 | 25.6% | 55.4% | |
| 2008 | 28.9% | 52.6% | |
Source: KY Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,253 | 15.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 80 |
| Kindergarten Students | 82 |
| 1st Grade Students | 108 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 90 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 88 |
| 4th Grade Students | 79 |
| 5th Grade Students | 105 |
| 6th Grade Students | 89 |
| 7th Grade Students | 86 |
| 8th Grade Students | 82 |
| 9th Grade Students | 96 |
| 10th Grade Students | 91 |
| 11th Grade Students | 81 |
| 12th Grade Students | 95 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 7 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,215 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 657 |
| Female | 583 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 83 | 15.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 47 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 22 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 12 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 24 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 2 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 2 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 69 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 4 |
| Student Support Services | 4 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 42 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $10,673,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $1,883,000 | 17.6% |
| Property Tax | $1,111,000 | 10.4% |
| Public Utility Tax | $331,000 | 3.1% |
| School Lunch | $178,000 | 1.7% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $208,000 | 1.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $54,000 | 0.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $7,654,000 | 71.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $5,276,000 | 49.4% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $9,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch Programs | $7,000 | 0.07% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $415,000 | 3.9% |
| Transportation Programs | $7,000 | 0.07% |
| Other Programs | $391,000 | 3.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,549,000 | 14.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,136,000 | 10.6% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $368,000 | 3.4% |
| Non-Specified | $768,000 | 7.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $9,458,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $5,573,000 | 58.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $3,234,000 | 34.2% |
| Student Support | $253,000 | 2.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $388,000 | 3.6% |
| General Administration Support | $492,000 | 4.6% |
| School Administration Support | $524,000 | 4.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $772,000 | 7.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $652,000 | 6.1% |
| Other Support Services | $153,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $651,000 | 6.9% |
| Food Services | $651,000 | 6.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 81.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 78 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 10 | 2.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Nicholas County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 2
- Students: 1,253
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 83
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| NICHOLAS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
133 School Dr
Carlisle, KY Public | PK-8 | 889 | 16.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
103 School Dr
Carlisle, KY Public | 9-12 | 363 | 16.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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