Enrollment
847
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bardstown, KY
Bardstown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bardstown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210027000044
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bardstown Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Bardstown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bardstown Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bardstown, KY.
School address
District: Bardstown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210027000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bardstown Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bardstown Elementary School
Bardstown Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Bardstown, Kentucky, enrolling 847 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 90% of state schools at 847 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 847 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Foster Heights Elementary School (588 students): Bardstown Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.4:1).
Bardstown Independent also operates Bardstown High School (703 students) and Bardstown Middle School (591 students) alongside Bardstown Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Bardstown Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 847 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 66.2%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Bardstown Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bardstown Independent, which includes Bardstown Elementary 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bardstown Elementary 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
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Bardstown
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~847 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bardstown Elementary School
How many students attend Bardstown Elementary School?
Bardstown Elementary School has 847 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bardstown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Elementary School?
50.2% of students at Bardstown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bardstown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bardstown Elementary School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Bardstown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bardstown Elementary School?
Bardstown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bardstown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bardstown on the city page.
Is Bardstown Elementary School a good school?
Bardstown Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Elementary School, Bardstown Independent also operates Bardstown High School (703 students), Bardstown Middle School (591 students), and Bardstown Primary School (434 students). See the Bardstown Independent district page for the complete list.
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