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#805 of 1,284 schools in KY
Based on limited data
Panther Academy
Elementary School · Elizabethtown Independent · Elizabethtown, KY
An Elizabethtown Independent elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
634 N. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in Elizabethtown.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Panther Academy 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| College View CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Heartland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| G C Burkhead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.9 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
- #4 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
Panther Academy is listed in Elizabethtown Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Panther Academy
Panther Academy is a public elementary school in Elizabethtown, KY, part of Elizabethtown Independent, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #805 of 1,284 schools in KY. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Panther Academy
What grades does Panther Academy serve?
Panther Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Panther Academy?
Panther Academy has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Panther Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Panther Academy rank in KY?
Panther Academy ranks #805 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Panther Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Panther Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Panther Academy a charter school?
No, Panther Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Panther Academy a Title I school?
No, Panther Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Panther Academy?
55.4% of students at Panther Academy 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (270) 765-3007
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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