New Highland Elementary School

110 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New Highland Elementary School, located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elizabethtown Independent 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 strives to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community and school pride among its student body and staff.

Beyond its academic offerings, New Highland Elementary is known for its focus on inclusivity and community engagement. The school actively encourages collaboration between parents, teachers, and the local community to enrich the educational experience. With a dedication to modern teaching practices and a focus on building strong character, New Highland serves as a key pillar in the Elizabethtown area, aiming to provide each student with the tools, confidence, and foundational knowledge necessary for their academic journey.

501

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	64
Black	80
Asian	9
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
284 (56.7 %)
Black
80 (16.0 %)
Hispanic
64 (12.8 %)
Two or More
60 (12.0 %)
Asian
9 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)737-6612
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 35

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 66