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#460 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 36% in state
Vine Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Hardin County · Vine Grove, KY
A Hardin County elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
309 First Street, Vine Grove, KY 40175
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vine Grove Elementary School score 56% 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 23 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Vine Grove 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average357/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vine Grove), 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
$75,156
Median home value
$205,500
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40175; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hardin Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Meadow View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Woodland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 1–5 | 3.2 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Radcliff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 1–5 | 3.4 mi | 412 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hardin County
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Vine Grove Elementary School is listed in Hardin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vine Grove Elementary School
Vine Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vine Grove, KY, part of Hardin County, serving approximately 498 students in grades 1st-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vine Grove Elementary School
What grades does Vine Grove Elementary School serve?
Vine Grove Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Vine Grove Elementary School?
Vine Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vine Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vine Grove 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 Vine Grove Elementary School rank in KY?
Vine Grove Elementary School ranks #460 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Vine Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vine Grove 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 Vine Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vine Grove Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vine Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Vine Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vine Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Vine Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vine Grove Elementary School?
53.2% of students at Vine Grove 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
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (270) 877-5410
- Area population (ZIP 40175)
- 16,283
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 40175; 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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