Top Rankings
East Bernstadt Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 528 students in East Bernstadt Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in East Bernstadt Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,537 Schools
# Students
528 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Bernstadt Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
22%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
95%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,686 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,057
$14,242
Spending / Student
$14,686
$13,981
Best East Bernstadt Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Bernstadt Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 School Street
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 843-6221
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 843-6221
Grades: PK-8
| 528 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Bernstadt Independent School District?
East Bernstadt Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 528 students.
What is the rank of East Bernstadt Independent School District?
East Bernstadt Independent School District is ranked #29 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Bernstadt Independent School District?
95% of East Bernstadt Independent School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Bernstadt Independent School District?
East Bernstadt Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is East Bernstadt Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,686 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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