- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethtown, KY
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210249000515
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Trail Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Trail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Trail Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249000515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lincoln Trail Elementary School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.4 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 210249000515 · Elizabethtown, KY Other · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 17.6:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
Lincoln Trail Elementary School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.4 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Trail 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
- This school 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- G C Burkhead E 634
G C Burkhead Elementary School
634 students
What this shows Lincoln Trail Elementary School reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Trail Elementary School compares
Lincoln Trail 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 653 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Lincoln Trail Elementary School is less 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 Lincoln Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G C Burkhead Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Trail 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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Elizabethtown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
G C Burkhead Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 12.9:1 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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School has 653 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabethtown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Trail Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Lincoln Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Trail Elementary School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
Lincoln Trail 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 Lincoln Trail Elementary School rank among schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Trail 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 Lincoln Trail 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.