At a glance
Reported students
602
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
Cartwright Elementary School: 602 reported students.
What the reported data says about Cartwright Elementary School
Cartwright Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Shelbyville. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Bedford County Schools. NCES reports 602 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (44.7%) and White (37.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cartwright Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.7%
- Hispanic44.7%
- Black8.5%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7%
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.
Other schools in Bedford County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cascade Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
621 reported students
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
631 reported students
Learning Way Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
638 reported students
Community Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
650 reported students
Thomas Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
436 reported students
Eakin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
399 reported students
Public schools near Cartwright 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eakin Elementary School Elementary · Bedford County Schools | PK–05 | 399 | 1.4 mi |
| Thomas Magnet School Elementary · Bedford County Schools | KG–08 | 436 | 2.5 mi |
| Learning Way Elementary School Elementary · Bedford County Schools | PK–05 | 638 | 2.9 mi |
| East Side Elementary School Elementary · Bedford County Schools | PK–05 | 323 | 3 mi |
| South Side Elementary School Elementary · Bedford County Schools | PK–05 | 352 | 3.8 mi |
| Cascade Elementary School Elementary · Bedford County Schools | PK–05 | 621 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cartwright Elementary School
What grades does Cartwright Elementary School serve?
Cartwright Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bedford County Schools.
How many students attend Cartwright Elementary School?
Cartwright Elementary School reported 602 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment.
Is Cartwright Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cartwright Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bedford County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Cartwright Elementary School in?
Cartwright Elementary School is part of Bedford County Schools, based in Shelbyville, TN, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cartwright Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eakin Elementary School (1.4 mi), Thomas Magnet School (2.5 mi), Learning Way Elementary School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.