Lincoln Trail Elementary School

3970 Bardstown Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

564 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Trail Elementary School is located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and serves as a key part of the Hardin County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills as well as social and emotional development. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community, the school aims to prepare its students for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is recognized for its dedication to creating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and reach their full potential. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Lincoln Trail Elementary integrates modern teaching methods and resources to ensure that every child receives a well-rounded education. Through its focus on academic excellence and a nurturing atmosphere, the school remains a vital pillar of the Elizabethtown community, striving to instill a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

564

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	23
Black	5
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	4

White
499 (88.5 %)
Two or More
33 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
23 (4.1 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hardin County
Phone:	(270)737-7227
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 53

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 87