G C Burkhead Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 · Hardin County
#251 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#18842 of 50,301 nationally
About G C Burkhead Elementary School
G C Burkhead Elementary School is a public elementary located in Elizabethtown, in the Hardin County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 634 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 251st of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 634.
There are 13 schools in Elizabethtown; G C Burkhead Elementary School ranks 7th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for G C Burkhead Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near G C Burkhead Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
461 students · 2.3 km away
Central Hardin High School
Cecilia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,831 students · 2.4 km away
Morningside Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
455 students · 3.9 km away
Talton K Stone Middle School
Elizabethtown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students · 3.9 km away
Elizabethtown High School
Elizabethtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students · 4.7 km away
Panther Academy
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
222 students · 4.7 km away
East Hardin Middle School
Elizabethtown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students · 4.9 km away
Cecilia Valley Elementary School
Cecilia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 5.9 km away
Heartland Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students · 6.2 km away
John Hardin High School
Elizabethtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
868 students · 6.5 km away
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635 students
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632 students
Russell Springs Elementary School
Russell Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
Betsy Layne Elementary School
Betsy Layne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
638 students
Laukhuf Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School
Prospect · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
Frequently asked questions
Is G C Burkhead Elementary School a good school?
G C Burkhead Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #251 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does G C Burkhead Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
G C Burkhead Elementary School ranks #251 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #18842 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend G C Burkhead Elementary School?
G C Burkhead Elementary School had 634 students in 2025.
Is G C Burkhead Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
G C Burkhead Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near G C Burkhead Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of G C Burkhead Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.