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Dunkerton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

419 E Third St
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Dunkerton Elementary School serves 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
97%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dunkerton Elementary School?
499 students attend Dunkerton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dunkerton Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunkerton Elementary School?
Dunkerton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dunkerton Elementary School offer ?
Dunkerton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Dunkerton Elementary School part of?
Dunkerton Elementary School is part of Breckinridge County School District.

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