- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bardstown, KY
Bardstown Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Bardstown Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210027002222
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bardstown Early Childhood Center earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Bardstown · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bardstown Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Bardstown, KY.
School address
District: Bardstown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210027002222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bardstown Early Childhood Center held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 210027002222 · Bardstown, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 21.9:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Bardstown Elementary School (847 students)
Bardstown Early Childhood Center held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bardstown Early Childhood Center 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
- This school 263
Bardstown Early Childhood Center
263 students
- Bardstown Alte 31
Bardstown Alternative School
31 students
What this shows Bardstown Early Childhood Center reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bardstown Early Childhood Center compares
Bardstown Early Childhood Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Two or More 16.7%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Bardstown Early Childhood Center 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 Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bardstown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bardstown Early Childhood Center'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
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bardstown Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Bardstown Early Childhood Center?
Bardstown Early Childhood Center has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bardstown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Early Childhood Center is 21.9:1, which is 44% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bardstown Early Childhood Center?
43.5% of students at Bardstown Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bardstown Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Bardstown Early Childhood Center is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Bardstown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bardstown Early Childhood Center?
Bardstown Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bardstown Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Bardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown Early Childhood Center ranks #4 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 Early Childhood Center, 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.