G C Burkhead Elementary School

1323 St. John Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

811 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

G.C. Burkhead Elementary School, located on St. John Road in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hardin County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, G.C. Burkhead is known for being an active hub within the Elizabethtown community. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a dedicated staff and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture that values collaboration, personal growth, and lifelong learning for all its students.

811

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G C Burkhead Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	564
Hispanic	77
Black	55
Asian	24
Two or More	87
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
564 (69.5 %)
Two or More
87 (10.7 %)
Hispanic
77 (9.5 %)
Black
55 (6.8 %)
Asian
24 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hardin County
Phone:	(270)769-5983
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 73

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for G C Burkhead Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	73
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	144
Grade 2	123
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for G C Burkhead Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	407	50.2%
Male	404	49.8%

Elementary School K - 5th