Bluegrass Middle School

170 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

578 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bluegrass Middle School, located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Elizabethtown Independent School District. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, offering a curriculum designed to challenge students while addressing their diverse developmental needs.

Beyond the classroom, Bluegrass Middle School is known for its dedication to the "whole student" approach, encouraging participation in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong community ties and promoting a culture of inclusivity and school spirit. By integrating rigorous instruction with character development initiatives, the faculty and staff aim to equip students with the skills and confidence necessary for long-term success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

578

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bluegrass Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	69
Black	91
Asian	13
Two or More	65
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
335 (58.0 %)
Black
91 (15.7 %)
Hispanic
69 (11.9 %)
Two or More
65 (11.2 %)
Asian
13 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hardin County
Phone:	(270)765-2658
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Grade 6 201

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 198