Serving 476 students in grades 1-5, Hearn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hearn Elementary serves the southeast part of Frankfort, KY, covering an area of approximately 14.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hearn Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
At Hearn, we work together to inspire and develop a community of independent thinkers and productive citizens.
School Rankings
Hearn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hearn Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#783 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearn Elementary School's ranking?
Hearn Elementary School is ranked #783 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Hearn Elementary School often compared to?
Hearn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhorn Elementary School, Peaks Mill Elementary School, Collins Lane by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hearn Elementary School?
476 students attend Hearn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hearn Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hearn Elementary School?
Hearn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hearn Elementary School offer ?
Hearn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hearn Elementary School part of?
Hearn Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.
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