Mercer County Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330 · Mercer County
#502 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#29407 of 50,301 nationally
About Mercer County Elementary School
Mercer County Elementary School is a public elementary located in Harrodsburg, in the Mercer County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 713 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 502nd of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 713.
There are 4 schools in Harrodsburg; Mercer County Elementary School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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 Mercer County Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Mercer County Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kenneth D. King Middle School
Harrodsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students · 302 m away
Mercer County Intermediate School
Harrodsburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
570 students · 437 m away
Mercer County Senior High School
Harrodsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
748 students · 634 m away
Burgin Independent School
Burgin · Public other · Grades PK–12
525 students · 8.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
William H. Natcher Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
713 students
Warren Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
714 students
Chester Goodridge Elementary School
Hebron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
New Haven Elementary School
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
716 students
Shirley Mann Elementary School
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
710 students
Norton Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
716 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercer County Elementary School a good school?
Mercer County Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 43.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #502 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 Mercer County Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Mercer County Elementary School ranks #502 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #29407 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mercer County Elementary School?
Mercer County Elementary School had 713 students in 2025.
Is Mercer County Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Mercer County Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mercer County Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Mercer County Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.