Enrollment
31
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bardstown Alternative School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bardstown Alternative School
Bardstown Alternative School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bardstown, Kentucky, enrolling 31 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, Bardstown Alternative School is leaner than roughly 94% of Kentucky schools and 49% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 77.4% of students qualify for free meals, 31% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Kentucky schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Two or More (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bardstown's public schools, it stands alongside Bardstown Early Childhood Center (263 students): Bardstown Alternative School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.8:1 vs 21.9:1).
Bardstown Independent also operates Bardstown Elementary School (847 students) and Bardstown High School (703 students) alongside Bardstown Alternative School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bardstown Alternative School compares
Bardstown Alternative School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,950
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bardstown Independent, which includes Bardstown Alternative School.
$13,950
Per student
+6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 53.3%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bardstown Alternative School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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