At a glance
Reported students
653
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
514
Lincoln Trail Elementary School: 653 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. 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
- 559
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Lincoln Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Elizabethtown. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Hardin County. NCES reports 653 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 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 (86.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lincoln Trail Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White86.1%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial5.4%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Hardin County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
G C Burkhead Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
634 reported students
North Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
604 reported students
Heartland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
564 reported students
Rineyville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
554 reported students
Woodland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
537 reported students
Meadow View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
514 reported students
Public schools near Lincoln Trail Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Elementary School Elementary · Hardin County | PK–05 | 564 | 2.7 mi |
| Panther Academy Elementary · Elizabethtown Independent | PK–KG | 222 | 3.2 mi |
| Morningside Elementary School Elementary · Elizabethtown Independent | 01–05 | 455 | 3.7 mi |
| Helmwood Heights Elementary School Elementary · Elizabethtown Independent | 01–05 | 461 | 4.5 mi |
| New Highland Elementary School Elementary · Hardin County | PK–05 | 505 | 5.6 mi |
| G C Burkhead Elementary School Elementary · Hardin County | PK–05 | 634 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Trail Elementary School
What grades does Lincoln Trail Elementary School serve?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hardin County.
How many students attend Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School reported 653 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 559 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 653 students and 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lincoln Trail Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hardin County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lincoln Trail Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.6% 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 Lincoln Trail Elementary School in?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School is part of Hardin County, based in Elizabethtown, KY, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Heartland Elementary School (2.7 mi), Panther Academy (3.2 mi), Morningside Elementary School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.