- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethtown, KY
Heartland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heartland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210249002209
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heartland Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Heartland Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heartland Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249002209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Heartland Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210249002209 · Elizabethtown, KY Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 14.5:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
Heartland Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Heartland 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 564
Heartland Elementary School
564 students
What this shows Heartland Elementary School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heartland Elementary School compares
Heartland 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Heartland 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 Heartland 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heartland 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
G C Burkhead Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 12.9:1 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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heartland Elementary School
How many students attend Heartland Elementary School?
Heartland Elementary School has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabethtown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heartland Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Heartland Elementary School?
44.4% of students at Heartland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heartland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heartland Elementary School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heartland Elementary School?
Heartland 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 Heartland Elementary School rank among schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Heartland 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 Heartland 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.