Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hartstern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Hartstern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Hartstern Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
To nurture scholar success through effective teamwork.
Hartstern Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartstern Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
35%
10%
Black
33%
11%
White
20%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Hartstern Elementary School's ranking?
Hartstern Elementary School is ranked #949 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Hartstern Elementary School often compared to?
Hartstern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okolona Elementary School, Luhr Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hartstern Elementary School?
567 students attend Hartstern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Hartstern Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartstern Elementary School?
Hartstern Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hartstern Elementary School offer ?
Hartstern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hartstern Elementary School part of?
Hartstern Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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