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Heartland Elementary School vs. G C Burkhead Elementary School

Should you attend Heartland Elementary School or G C Burkhead Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Heartland Elementary School
2300 Nelson Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
G C Burkhead Elementary School
1323 St. John Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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G C Burkhead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heartland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 832 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G C Burkhead Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
558 students
832 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heartland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at G C Burkhead Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heartland Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at G C Burkhead Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heartland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at G C Burkhead Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heartland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hardin County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at G C Burkhead Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hardin County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#396 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
#231 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heartland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of G C Burkhead Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in KY)
48%
(Top 30% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heartland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at G C Burkhead Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heartland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at G C Burkhead Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heartland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at G C Burkhead Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heartland Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of G C Burkhead Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
72
Kindergarten Students
86
124
Grade 1 Students
85
136
Grade 2 Students
94
133
Grade 3 Students
85
139
Grade 4 Students
86
113
Grade 5 Students
78
115

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heartland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at G C Burkhead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heartland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at G C Burkhead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heartland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at G C Burkhead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
68%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heartland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at G C Burkhead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heartland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at G C Burkhead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heartland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of G C Burkhead Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heartland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at G C Burkhead Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heartland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at G C Burkhead Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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