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#462 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 36% in state
Heartland Elementary School
Elementary School · Hardin County · Elizabethtown, KY
A Hardin County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2300 Nelson Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Math 47% proficient (2025)
- Reading 52% proficient (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heartland Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heartland 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabethtown), 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
$68,715
Median home value
$235,500
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 2.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Morningside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 1–5 | 2.3 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Panther AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–K | 2.3 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Helmwood Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 1–5 | 2.4 mi | 424 | Compare → |
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.
Hardin County
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #10 of 23
- District spending per student
- $13,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heartland Elementary School is listed in Hardin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heartland Elementary School
Heartland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elizabethtown, KY, part of Hardin County, serving approximately 558 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heartland Elementary School
What grades does Heartland Elementary School serve?
Heartland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Heartland Elementary School?
Heartland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heartland Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heartland Elementary School rank in KY?
Heartland Elementary School ranks #462 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Heartland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heartland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Heartland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heartland Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Heartland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Heartland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heartland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Heartland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heartland Elementary School?
56.3% of students at Heartland 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
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (270) 769-8930
- Area population (ZIP 42701)
- 53,240
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 42701; 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
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