Hardinsburg Elementary School

Breckinridge County
1340 East Hwy 60
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
501 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Hardinsburg Elementary School, located at 419 E Third St in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Breckinridge County School District. Situated in a rural community setting, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment where educators focus on building core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to become active participants in their local community.

The school is known for its commitment to small-town values, aiming to provide personalized attention that helps students transition successfully through their primary education years. Beyond the standard curriculum, Hardinsburg Elementary often integrates programs designed to promote character development and student engagement. By maintaining strong ties with parents and the surrounding Hardinsburg area, the school works to create a collaborative atmosphere that supports student growth and prepares them for the rigors of middle school and beyond.
501
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    453 (90.4%)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (3.2%)
  • Black
    6 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Breckinridge County
Phone: (270)756-3020
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 265
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 72
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 83
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 73
Gender Ratio