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Elizabethtown Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,465 students in Elizabethtown Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Elizabethtown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
2,465 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Elizabethtown Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
224 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
275 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
11%
11%
# White Students
1,612 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
66%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
291 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
150
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
196
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
186
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
174
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
175
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
233
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
2
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,368 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,504 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,368
$14,203
Spending / Student
$11,504
$13,943
Best Elizabethtown Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morningside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
313 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3359
Grades: 1-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabethtown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
620 N Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Rank: #33.
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Cardinal Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1328
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1328
Grades: 1-5
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Dale Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Commerce Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #55.
Talton K Stone Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
323 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-6343
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-6343
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #66.
Valley View Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hawkins Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Panther Academy
Magnet School
634 N. Mulberry St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Grades: PK-K
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabethtown Independent School District?
Elizabethtown Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,465 students.
What is the rank of Elizabethtown Independent School District?
Elizabethtown Independent School District is ranked #63 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethtown Independent School District?
66% of Elizabethtown Independent School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elizabethtown Independent School District?
Elizabethtown Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Elizabethtown Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,504 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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