What grades does Panther Academy serve?

Panther Academy operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Elizabethtown area.

Where is Panther Academy located?

Panther Academy is a urban school in Elizabethtown, KY.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Panther Academy is 17.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Elizabethtown, KY?

Schools in Elizabethtown include Panther Academy and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Elizabethtown area.

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Panther Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Elizabethtown, Kentucky|Elizabethtown Independent

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

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Preschool First DayEvent

Aug

Thu

Preschool First DayEvent

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Tue

Progress Report DistributionEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–K

Enrollment

251

Student:Teacher

17.9:1

Locale

Urban

District

Elizabethtown Independent

Econ. Disadvantaged

55.4%

Phone

(270)765-3007

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

28 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1

Near average in KY

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

146

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

17.1

100% fully certified

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,110

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,272

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,233

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 58%Local 28%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$246,486

+0.0% 1yr+35.2% 5yr

Elizabethtown, KY metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.2%

Below 150% poverty line

6.9%

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Uninsured residents

7.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

404

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

352

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

101 (29%)

Specific Learning Disability

59 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

50 (14%)

Autism

44 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

31 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

26 (7%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

222

Current enrollment

Declining(-26% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Preschool First Day

Event

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Preschool First Day

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Progress Report Distribution	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Progress Report Distribution	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Early Release Friday	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Early Release Friday	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Early Release Friday	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Early Release Friday	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Professional Learning/Planning Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Professional Learning/Planning Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Report Card Distribution	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Report Card Distribution	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Dismissal Day	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Early Release Friday	half_day	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Progress Report Distribution	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Progress Report Distribution	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Day	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Day	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Day	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Day	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Professional Learning/Planning Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Professional Learning/Planning Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Report Card Distribution	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Report Card Distribution	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Dismissal Day (MLK Day)	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Dismissal Day (MLK Day)	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Progress Report Distribution	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Progress Report Distribution	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Release Friday	half_day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Release Friday	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Scheduled Make-Up Day School will not be in session unless used as make-up day if missed for weather.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Scheduled Make-Up Day School will not be in session unless used as make-up day if missed for weather.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Scheduled Make-Up Day School will not be in session unless used as make-up day if missed for weather.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Scheduled Make-Up Day School will not be in session unless used as make-up day if missed for weather.	Event	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	Report Card Distribution	Event	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	Report Card Distribution	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Early Release Friday	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Early Release Friday	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Professional Learning/Planning Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Professional Learning/Planning Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Early Release Friday	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Early Release Friday	half_day	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Progress Report Distribution	Event	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Progress Report Distribution	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Scheduled Make-Up Day School will not be in session unless used as make-up day if missed for weather.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Scheduled Make-Up Day School will not be in session unless used as make-up day if missed for weather.	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Dismissal Day	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Dismissal Day	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Preschool Last Day	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Preschool Last Day	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Report Card Distribution The yearly report card distributed on the last day of school is for K-8 students.	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Last Day of School (Students)	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Last Day of School (Students)	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Report Card Distribution The yearly report card distributed on the last day of school is for K-8 students.	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Staff Closing Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Staff Closing Day	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Scheduled Make-Up Day School will not be in session unless used as make-up day if missed for weather.	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Scheduled Make-Up Day School will not be in session unless used as make-up day if missed for weather.	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Scheduled Make-Up Day School will not be in session unless used as make-up day if missed for weather.	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Scheduled Make-Up Day School will not be in session unless used as make-up day if missed for weather.	Event	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Staff Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Staff Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	Staff Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	Staff Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Panther Academy

Panther Academy has a total enrollment of 251 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Elizabethtown, KY.