Lincoln Trail Elementary School

3970 Bardstown Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Lincoln Trail Elementary School's student population of 560 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Trail Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#69 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
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57%
30%
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56%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
89%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Lincoln Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G C Burkhead Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
560 students attend Lincoln Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lincoln Trail Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Trail Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Trail Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School is part of Hardin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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