At a glance
Reported students
757
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455
Elizabethtown High School: 757 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 782
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Elizabethtown High School
Elizabethtown High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elizabethtown. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Elizabethtown Independent. NCES reports 757 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.6%) and multiracial (12.5%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elizabethtown High School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.6%
- Hispanic11%
- Black8.6%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial12.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elizabethtown Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glen Dale Center
High · Grades 07–12
10 reported students
Talton K Stone Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
526 reported students
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
461 reported students
Morningside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
455 reported students
Panther Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
222 reported students
Valley View Education Center
Other · Grades KG–12
23 reported students
Public schools near Elizabethtown High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Dale Center High · Elizabethtown Independent | 07–12 | 10 | 1.1 mi |
| Hardin County Day Treatment Center High · Hardin County | 06–12 | 8 | 1.7 mi |
| Early College and Career Center High · Hardin County | 09–12 | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| Central Hardin High School High · Hardin County | 09–12 | 1,831 | 3.6 mi |
| John Hardin High School High · Hardin County | 09–12 | 868 | 4.5 mi |
| North Hardin High School High · Hardin County | 09–12 | 1,593 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elizabethtown High School
What grades does Elizabethtown High School serve?
Elizabethtown High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Elizabethtown Independent.
How many students attend Elizabethtown High School?
Elizabethtown High School reported 757 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 782 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elizabethtown High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 757 students and 44.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elizabethtown High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elizabethtown High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elizabethtown Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elizabethtown High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elizabethtown High School in?
Elizabethtown High School is part of Elizabethtown Independent, based in Elizabethtown, KY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elizabethtown High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glen Dale Center (1.1 mi), Hardin County Day Treatment Center (1.7 mi), Early College and Career Center (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.