Top Rankings
East Bernstadt Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 544 students in East Bernstadt Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in East Bernstadt Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,541 Schools
# Students
544 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Bernstadt Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
22%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.5%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,395 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,051 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$11,498 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$11,295 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,395
$17,532
Spending / Student
$13,051
$17,223
Best East Bernstadt Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Bernstadt Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
229 School Street
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 843-6221
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 843-6221
Gr: PK-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Bernstadt Independent School District?
East Bernstadt Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 544 students.
What is the rank of East Bernstadt Independent School District?
East Bernstadt Independent School District is ranked #4 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Bernstadt Independent School District?
95% of East Bernstadt Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Bernstadt Independent School District?
East Bernstadt Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is East Bernstadt Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,051 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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