How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Garrard County | Hardin County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lancaster, Kentucky | Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 2,606 | 14,675 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Garrard County | Hardin County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,888 | $13,705 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.5% | 17.7% |
| State Revenue | 54.2% | 53.0% |
| Local Revenue | 24.3% | 29.3% |
Garrard County
Federal State Local
Hardin County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Garrard County | Hardin County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.8% | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 10.8% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 10.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.2% | 49.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Garrard County | Hardin County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 500.6:1 | 444.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.4% | 25.0% |
School Types
Garrard County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Hardin County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.