Hardinsburg Elementary School

Hardinsburg Elementary School serves 500 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. This rural public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1 with 36 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranking impressively at #91 out of 1288 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 93rd percentile.

Students show solid proficiency rates with 57% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and Reading, while 52% achieve proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels. Located on East Highway 60, Hardinsburg Elementary sits within a stable rural community where the median household income reaches $59,489 and median home values average $141,700. The surrounding area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 8.8%, though with 19% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the community reflects a mix of educational backgrounds typical of rural Kentucky.

The school serves families throughout the 40143 ZIP code area, which encompasses approximately 6,350 residents. Hardinsburg Elementary operates in the heart of Breckinridge County's rural landscape, providing educational foundation for children in this close-knit Kentucky community.

Located in a rural area, Hardinsburg Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.