Enrollment
602
Elementary
DISTRICT 517 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEDFORD COUNTY·NCES 470018010497
Cartwright Elementary School
1753 Fairfield PIKE, Shelbyville, TN 37160 · (931) 684-3284 · Bedford County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL602 STUDENTS
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 60 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 101 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 88 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 88 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 88 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 74 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (103) is 39% larger than its 5th grade class (74).
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee | In Bedford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 602 | #263 of 1,044 | #5 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.6% | #122 of 962 | #3 of 9 |
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About Cartwright Elementary School
Families in Shelbyville, Tennessee, are served by Cartwright Elementary School, a medium-sized elementary school. Students in pre-K through 5 attend, and enrollment is 602 students. The school's enrollment is 28% bigger than the 470 average for elementary schools in Tennessee.
Within Bedford County, Cartwright Elementary School is one of 15 schools. The district enrolls 9,042 students.
Enrollment at Cartwright Elementary School is mixed, with Hispanic students the largest group at 45%. After that, the student body is 38% White, 8% Black, and 7% multiracial. Census figures show Bedford County is about 16% Hispanic. Cartwright Elementary School has a diversity index of 65%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Census Bureau estimates for Bedford County show that median household income is about $67,225, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Cartwright Elementary School is one of 16 public schools in Bedford County, which together enroll about 9,042 students.
The shortest distance from Cartwright Elementary School to another public school is about 1.4 miles, to Eakin Elementary. A five-mile radius around the school includes 7 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Fringe: the school is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Bedford County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
52,237
Census ACS
Median income
$67,225
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
9,042 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bedford County
- Shelbyville Central High SchoolHigh · 1,604 students
- Harris Middle SchoolMiddle · 977 students
- Community Elementary SchoolElementary · 650 students
- Learning Way ElementaryElementary · 638 students
- Liberty ElementaryElementary · 631 students
- Cascade ElementaryElementary · 621 students
Other schools in Shelbyville
- Shelbyville Central High SchoolHigh · 1,604 students
- Harris Middle SchoolMiddle · 977 students
- Learning Way ElementaryElementary · 638 students
- Liberty ElementaryElementary · 631 students
- Thomas Magnet SchoolElementary · 436 students
- Eakin ElementaryElementary · 399 students
Nearby schools
- Eakin Elementary1.4 mi · 399
- Shelbyville Central High School2.5 mi · 1,604
- Thomas Magnet School2.5 mi · 436
- Harris Middle School2.8 mi · 977
- Learning Way Elementary2.9 mi · 638
- East Side Elementary3.0 mi · 323
Frequently asked questions
About Cartwright Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Cartwright Elementary School?
Cartwright Elementary School enrolls approximately 602 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Cartwright Elementary School serve?
Cartwright Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Cartwright Elementary School?
At Cartwright Elementary School, the student body is approximately 38% White, 45% Hispanic, 8% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Cartwright Elementary School public or private?
Cartwright Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Bedford County.
Where is Cartwright Elementary School located?
Cartwright Elementary School is located at 1753 Fairfield PIKE, Shelbyville, TN 37160.
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