At a glance
Reported students
318
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
348
Tygart Creek Elementary School: 318 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 310
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Tygart Creek Elementary School
Tygart Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Olive Hill. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Carter County. NCES reports 318 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (1.6%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tygart Creek Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.9%
- Hispanic0.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carter County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
336 reported students
Olive Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Star Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
124 reported students
Carter City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
117 reported students
Prichard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
612 reported students
West Carter Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
392 reported students
Public schools near Tygart Creek Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Hill Elementary School Elementary · Carter County | PK–05 | 360 | 5.4 mi |
| West Carter County High School High · Carter County | 09–12 | 506 | 5.8 mi |
| Carter Virtual Academy Other · Carter County | KG–12 | 47 | 5.9 mi |
| West Carter Middle School Middle · Carter County | 06–08 | 392 | 6 mi |
| Carter County Career and Technical Center High · Carter County | 09–12 | 0 | 7.7 mi |
| Tilden Hogge Elementary School Elementary · Rowan County | KG–05 | 207 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tygart Creek Elementary School
What grades does Tygart Creek Elementary School serve?
Tygart Creek Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Carter County.
How many students attend Tygart Creek Elementary School?
Tygart Creek Elementary School reported 318 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 310 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tygart Creek Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 318 students and 23.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tygart Creek Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tygart Creek Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carter County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tygart Creek Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tygart Creek Elementary School in?
Tygart Creek Elementary School is part of Carter County, based in Grayson, KY, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tygart Creek Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Olive Hill Elementary School (5.4 mi), West Carter County High School (5.8 mi), Carter Virtual Academy (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.