- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bardstown, KY
Bardstown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bardstown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210027000046
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bardstown Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Bardstown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bardstown Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown Middle School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Bardstown, KY.
School address
District: Bardstown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210027000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Bardstown Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 210027000046 · Bardstown, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 17.9:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bardstown Elementary School (847 students)
Bardstown Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bardstown Middle 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
- This school
Bardstown Middle School
591 students
- Bardstown Prim
Bardstown Primary School
434 students
- Bardstown Earl 263
Bardstown Early Childhood Center
263 students
- Bardstown Alte 31
Bardstown Alternative School
31 students
What this shows Bardstown Middle School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bardstown Middle School compares
Bardstown Middle School 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 10.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Bardstown Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bardstown Independent reports $15,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bardstown Middle School 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Middle 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
- 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 middle schools in Bardstown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bardstown Middle School
How many students attend Bardstown Middle School?
Bardstown Middle School has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bardstown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bardstown Middle School?
44.0% of students at Bardstown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bardstown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bardstown Middle School 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 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bardstown Middle School?
Bardstown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bardstown Middle School rank among public schools in Bardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown Middle School ranks #7 of 12 public 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 public schools in Bardstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Bardstown Independent?
Besides Bardstown Middle School, Bardstown Independent also operates Bardstown Elementary School (847 students), Bardstown High School (703 students), and Bardstown Primary School (434 students). See the Bardstown Independent district page for the complete list.