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#603 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 47% in state
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Elizabethtown Independent · Elizabethtown, KY
An Elizabethtown Independent elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.
307 Cardinal Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Math 46% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Helmwood Heights 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 1–5 | 1.2 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| College View CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| G C Burkhead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 832 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elizabethtown Independent
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,110NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helmwood Heights Elementary School is listed in Elizabethtown Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Helmwood Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elizabethtown, KY, part of Elizabethtown Independent, serving approximately 424 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #603 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helmwood Heights Elementary School
What grades does Helmwood Heights Elementary School serve?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Helmwood Heights Elementary School?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helmwood Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helmwood Heights Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helmwood Heights Elementary School rank in KY?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School ranks #603 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Helmwood Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Helmwood Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helmwood Heights Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Helmwood Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Helmwood Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helmwood Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Helmwood Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helmwood Heights Elementary School?
52.1% of students at Helmwood Heights 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (270) 769-1328
- 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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