Panther Academy serves 207 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Panther Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Panther Academy's student population of 207 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Panther Academy is 0.48, 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
6%
9%
Black
10%
11%
White
70%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Panther Academy?
207 students attend Panther Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Panther Academy students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panther Academy?
Panther Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Panther Academy offer ?
Panther Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Panther Academy part of?
Panther Academy is part of Elizabethtown Independent School District.
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