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Elizabethtown Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,483 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.
51爆料s in Elizabethtown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
2,483 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.46
# American Indian Students
4 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
69 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
233 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
280 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
11%
11%
# White Students
1,570 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
63%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
321 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
177
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
192
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
186
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
185
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
175
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
194
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
3
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,279 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,421 is less than the state median of $13,964. 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
$12,279
$14,224
Spending / Student
$11,421
$13,964
Best Elizabethtown Independent School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
313 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3359
Grades: 1-5
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabethtown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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
| 799 students
Rank: #33.
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Cardinal Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1328
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1328
Grades: 1-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Dale Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Commerce Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Talton K Stone Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
323 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-6343
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-6343
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Valley View Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hawkins Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
634 N. Mulberry St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Grades: PK-K
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabethtown Independent School District?
Elizabethtown Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,483 students.
What is the rank of Elizabethtown Independent School District?
Elizabethtown Independent School District is ranked #64 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethtown Independent School District?
63% of Elizabethtown Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 10% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Elizabethtown Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,421 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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