G C Burkhead Elementary School

1323 St. John Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 819 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G C Burkhead Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 819 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20% in KY
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

G C Burkhead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

G C Burkhead Elementary School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
819 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

G C Burkhead Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G C Burkhead Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#237 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
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40%
30%
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50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
5%
11%
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White
73%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is G C Burkhead Elementary School's ranking?
G C Burkhead Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are G C Burkhead Elementary School often compared to?
G C Burkhead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Trail Elementary School, Creekside 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 30% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend G C Burkhead Elementary School?
819 students attend G C Burkhead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of G C Burkhead Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G C Burkhead Elementary School?
G C Burkhead Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does G C Burkhead Elementary School offer ?
G C Burkhead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is G C Burkhead Elementary School part of?
G C Burkhead Elementary School is part of Hardin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 819 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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