Top Rankings
Elizabethtown Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,471 students in Elizabethtown Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Elizabethtown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,471 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Elizabethtown Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.44
# American Indian Students
5 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
220 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
276 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
11%
11%
# White Students
1,609 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
65%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
292 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
181
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
174
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
181
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
168
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
216
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
193
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
171
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,338 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,476 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,338
$14,317
Spending / Student
$11,476
$14,055
Best Elizabethtown Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Hawkins Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabethtown High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
620 N Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #33.
Talton K Stone Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-6343
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-6343
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Cardinal Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1328
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1328
Grades: 1-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
313 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3359
Grades: 1-5
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
634 N. Mulberry St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Grades: PK-K
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabethtown Independent School District?
Elizabethtown Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,471 students.
What is the rank of Elizabethtown Independent School District?
Elizabethtown Independent School District is ranked #59 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethtown Independent School District?
65% of Elizabethtown Independent School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elizabethtown Independent School District?
Elizabethtown Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Elizabethtown Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,476 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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