East Bernstadt Independent School District

296 East Highway 3094
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

East Bernstadt Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 544 students in East Bernstadt Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in East Bernstadt Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,549 Schools
# Students
544 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Bernstadt Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#5 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
66%
38%
64%
45%
35-39%
22%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,673 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,254 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,673
$14,269
Spending / Student
$14,254
$14,008

Best East Bernstadt Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Bernstadt Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
229 School Street
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 843-6221
Gr: PK-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Bernstadt Independent School District?
East Bernstadt Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 544 students.
What is the rank of East Bernstadt Independent School District?
East Bernstadt Independent School District is ranked #4 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Bernstadt Independent School District?
95% of East Bernstadt Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Bernstadt Independent School District?
East Bernstadt Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is East Bernstadt Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,254 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 5% in KY
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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