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#878 of 1,284 schools in KY

Hardinsburg Elementary School

Elementary School · Breckinridge County · Hardinsburg, KY

A Breckinridge County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1340 East Hwy 60, Hardinsburg, KY 40143

  • Math 33% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2025)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$13,209
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at Hardinsburg Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hardinsburg Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average689/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hardinsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,423

Median home value

$133,500

Median rent

$721/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Romuald Interparochial SchoolPrivate · tuition3.7privatePK–82.4 mi180Compare →
Ben Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–5Not available225Compare →
Custer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–5Not available173Compare →
Irvington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–5Not available370Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Breckinridge County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$13,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hardinsburg Elementary School is listed in Breckinridge County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hardinsburg Elementary School

Hardinsburg Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hardinsburg, KY, part of Breckinridge County, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #878 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hardinsburg Elementary School

What grades does Hardinsburg Elementary School serve?

Hardinsburg Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hardinsburg Elementary School?

Hardinsburg Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardinsburg Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hardinsburg Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hardinsburg Elementary School rank in KY?

Hardinsburg Elementary School ranks #878 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Hardinsburg Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hardinsburg Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hardinsburg Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardinsburg Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hardinsburg Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hardinsburg Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hardinsburg Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hardinsburg Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hardinsburg Elementary School?

55.6% of students at Hardinsburg Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Breckinridge County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
Area population (ZIP 40143)
6,078
Area median age
40.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40143; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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