- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethtown, KY
G C Burkhead Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for G C Burkhead Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210249000513
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G C Burkhead Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
G C Burkhead Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G C Burkhead Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
G C Burkhead Elementary School held near 832 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 210249000513 · Elizabethtown, KY Other · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 12.9:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
G C Burkhead Elementary School held near 832 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
G C Burkhead Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- North Hardin H
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- John Hardin Hi
John Hardin High School
868 students
- East Hardin Mi
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- This school 634
G C Burkhead Elementary School
634 students
What this shows G C Burkhead Elementary School reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How G C Burkhead Elementary School compares
G C Burkhead Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 8.5%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, G C Burkhead Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G C Burkhead Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G C Burkhead Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Elizabethtown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Heartland Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
New Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
505 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Panther Academy
Standard public school
222 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
College View Campus
Alternative education program
210 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
Valley View Education Center
Alternative education program
23 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about G C Burkhead Elementary School
How many students attend G C Burkhead Elementary School?
G C Burkhead Elementary School has 634 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabethtown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 832 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G C Burkhead Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G C Burkhead Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G C Burkhead Elementary School?
49.6% of students at G C Burkhead Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G C Burkhead Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at G C Burkhead Elementary School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G C Burkhead Elementary School?
G C Burkhead Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G C Burkhead Elementary School rank among schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, G C Burkhead Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides G C Burkhead Elementary School, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), North Hardin High School (1,593 students), and John Hardin High School (868 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.