Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Elizabethtown, KY Grades 01–05 City: Small Elizabethtown, KY SchoolScore™ B (71.4)
  • 461 Students
  • 32.6 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • 01–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (270)769-1328 Phone
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Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 01–05 SchoolScore™ B (71.4)
461
Students
32.6
Teachers
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
(270)769-1328
Phone

Helmwood Heights Elementary School is a public school administered by the Elizabethtown Independent district in Elizabethtown, KENTUCKY, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 01–05.

Key statistics: 461 students enrolled; a 14.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Kentucky Elementary School Average
Enrollment
461.0
State avg: 437.0
▲ 5% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.14:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 5% better
Free Lunch %
47.5%
State avg: 63.1%
▼ 25% better
School Details
School Name
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
210165000324
State School ID
KY-047152000-047152015
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
307 Cardinal Dr
City
Elizabethtown
State
Kentucky
ZIP Code
42701
County
Hardin County
Metro Area
Elizabethtown, KY
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
2102
State Leg. Upper
21010
State Leg. Lower
21025
Latitude
37.7084
Longitude
-85.8822
Grades Offered
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
461
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.6
Teachers FTE
📐
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 219 47.5%
Not Applicable 189 41%
District Info
District Name
Elizabethtown Independent
LEAID
2101650
State LEA ID
KY-047152000
Phone
(270)765-6146
Website
http://www.etown.kyschools.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Elizabethtown
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$35,084K
Federal Revenue
$4,907K
State Revenue
$20,251K
Local Revenue
$9,926K
Total Expenditure
$34,230K
Instruction Exp.
$20,391K
Support Services
$9,715K
Other Current Exp.
$2,209K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Helmwood Heights Elementary School

1
Hardin County Day Treatment Center
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0.1 mi
2
Early College and Career Center
Elizabethtown · High
0.9 mi
3
Morningside Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Elementary
1.2 mi
4
Talton K Stone Middle School
Elizabethtown · Middle
1.2 mi
5
College View Campus
Elizabethtown · Other
1.4 mi
6
HCS Virtual Academy
Elizabethtown · Other
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Helmwood Heights Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Helmwood Heights Elementary School?
461 students are enrolled at Helmwood Heights Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Helmwood Heights Elementary School have?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School has 32.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Helmwood Heights Elementary School serve?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School serves grades 01 through 05.
Is Helmwood Heights Elementary School a charter school?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Helmwood Heights Elementary School located in?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School is located in the Elizabethtown, KY metropolitan area.
What school district does Helmwood Heights Elementary School belong to?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School is part of the Elizabethtown Independent school district.
How much does Elizabethtown Independent spend per student?
The Elizabethtown Independent district spends approximately $74,251,627 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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