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Elizabethtown Independent School District

219 Helm St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools 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
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,483 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

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.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#65 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
38%
47%
45%
27%
22%
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
11%
11%
% White
63%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,279 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. 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 $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,279
$14,242
Spending / Student
$11,421
$13,981

Best Elizabethtown Independent School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
313 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3359
Grades: 1-5
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabethtown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
620 N Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Grades: 9-12
| 799 students
Rank: #33.
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
307 Cardinal Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1328
Grades: 1-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Dale Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Commerce Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Talton K Stone Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
323 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-6343
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Valley View Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Hawkins Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Panther Academy
634 N. Mulberry St.
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 #63 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 $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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