Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hardinsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hardinsburg Elementary School serves the western part of Hardinsburg, KY, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 211.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardinsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hardinsburg Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hardinsburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardinsburg Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
90%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardinsburg Elementary School's ranking?
Hardinsburg Elementary School is ranked #169 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hardinsburg Elementary School?
501 students attend Hardinsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hardinsburg Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hardinsburg Elementary School?
Hardinsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hardinsburg Elementary School offer ?
Hardinsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hardinsburg Elementary School part of?
Hardinsburg Elementary School is part of Breckinridge County School District.
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