North Park Elementary School serves 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North Park Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Park Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
20%
11%
White
51%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Park Elementary School often compared to?
North Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow View Elementary School, Radcliff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend North Park Elementary School?
609 students attend North Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of North Park Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Park Elementary School?
North Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Park Elementary School offer ?
North Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Park Elementary School part of?
North Park Elementary School is part of Hardin County School District.
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