Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heartland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Heartland Elementary School serves the northeast part of Elizabethtown, KY, covering an area of approximately 29.1 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone reaching about 167.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heartland Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
564 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heartland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heartland Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#396 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-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 Heartland Elementary School's ranking?
Heartland Elementary School is ranked #396 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Heartland Elementary School often compared to?
Heartland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vine Grove Elementary School, Mt. Washington Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Heartland Elementary School?
564 students attend Heartland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Heartland Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heartland Elementary School?
Heartland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heartland Elementary School offer ?
Heartland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heartland Elementary School part of?
Heartland Elementary School is part of Hardin County School District.
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