Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heartland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heartland Elementary School's student population of 558 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Heartland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heartland Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%

Hispanic
7%
10%

Black
12%
11%

White
68%
72%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heartland Elementary School's ranking?
Heartland Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Heartland Elementary School often compared to?
Heartland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Washington Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School, G C Burkhead Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Heartland Elementary School?
558 students attend Heartland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Heartland Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heartland Elementary School?
Heartland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heartland Elementary School offer ?
Heartland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heartland Elementary School part of?
Heartland Elementary School is part of Hardin County School District.
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