Overview

Ballard County Elementary School is a public school in Barlow, KY, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is the only elementary school in Ballard County.
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School Rating

Ballard County Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Kentucky with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Students With Disabilities

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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2 Reviews
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Neighborhood

3383 Paducah Road
Barlow, KY 42024
School leader: William Chris Sheffer
(270) 665-8400
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center
    0.0 miles
    Public district; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
    Ballard County Middle School
    0.33 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
    Ballard Memorial High School
    0.33 miles
    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Ballard County Career And Technology Center
    0.43 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Gentle Shepherd Daycare
    6.13 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Caledonia Christian Academy
    10.39 miles
    Private; PK, K-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Delta Center Child Care Center
    10.67 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 1 /10
    Meridian High School
    10.74 miles
    Public district; 6-12
    1.0 (2 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
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    10.74 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    2.0 (3 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
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    1.0 (1 Review)
  • 8 /10
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    10.84 miles
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    5.0 (2 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    McCracken County High School
    14.42 miles
    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • 6 /10
    Meridian Elementary School
    10.74 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    2.0 (3 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
    Ballard County Middle School
    0.33 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
    Ballard Memorial High School
    0.33 miles
    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 4 /10
    Maple Grove Elementary School
    13.54 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 4 /10
    Cairo Jr/Sr High School
    11.15 miles
    Public district; 7-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 3 /10
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    13.06 miles
    Public district; 7-12
    1.5 (2 Reviews)