Panther Academy serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Panther Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Panther Academy's student population of 251 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Panther Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
8%
11%
White
62%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Panther Academy?
251 students attend Panther Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Panther Academy students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Panther Academy?
Panther Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Panther Academy offer ?
Panther Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Panther Academy part of?
Panther Academy is part of Elizabethtown Independent School District.
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