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 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,454 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.
Public Schools in Elizabethtown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
2,454 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
42,813 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 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
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
10%
11%
% White
63%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,424 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,556 is less than the state median of $14,008. 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
$12,424
$14,269
Spending / Student
$11,556
$14,008
Best Elizabethtown Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabethtown High School
(Math: 41% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
313 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3359
Gr: 1-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Talton K Stone Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
323 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-6343
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-6343
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 Cardinal Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1328
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1328
Gr: 1-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
634 N. Mulberry St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-3007
Gr: PK-K | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabethtown Independent School District?
Elizabethtown Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,454 students.
What is the rank of Elizabethtown Independent School District?
Elizabethtown Independent School District is ranked #66 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) 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 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, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 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 $11,556 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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