- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bardstown, KY
Bardstown Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Bardstown Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210027002359
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bardstown Alternative School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Bardstown · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bardstown Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown Alternative School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Bardstown, KY.
School address
District: Bardstown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210027002359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bardstown Alternative School grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+19.4%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210027002359 · Bardstown, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 7.8:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bardstown Elementary School (847 students)
Bardstown Alternative School grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+19.4%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bardstown Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bardstown Elem
Bardstown Elementary School
847 students
- Bardstown High
Bardstown High School
703 students
- Bardstown Midd
Bardstown Middle School
591 students
- Bardstown Prim
Bardstown Primary School
434 students
- Bardstown Earl 263
Bardstown Early Childhood Center
263 students
- This school 31
Bardstown Alternative School
31 students
What this shows Bardstown Alternative School reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bardstown Alternative School compares
Bardstown Alternative School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 49% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 6% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,648
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Two or More 25.8%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Bardstown Alternative School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Bardstown Independent reports $15,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bardstown Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bardstown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bardstown Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Bardstown
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bardstown Alternative School
How many students attend Bardstown Alternative School?
Bardstown Alternative School has 31 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bardstown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Alternative School is 7.8:1, which is 49% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bardstown Alternative School?
77.4% of students at Bardstown Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bardstown Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Bardstown Alternative School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Bardstown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bardstown Alternative School?
Bardstown Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bardstown Alternative School rank among schools in Bardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown Alternative School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Bardstown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bardstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Bardstown Independent?
Besides Bardstown Alternative School, Bardstown Independent also operates Bardstown Elementary School (847 students), Bardstown High School (703 students), and Bardstown Middle School (591 students). See the Bardstown Independent district page for the complete list.