Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Memorial 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 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Elementary School serves the eastern part of Hardyville, KY, covering an attendance zone of approximately 106 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Memorial 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 Memorial Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#912 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
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
71%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-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 Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #912 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
335 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Hart County School District.
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