- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bardstown, KY
Bardstown Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Bardstown Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210027002050
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bardstown Primary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bardstown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bardstown Primary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bardstown, KY.
School address
District: Bardstown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210027002050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Bardstown Primary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 210027002050 · Bardstown, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 15:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bardstown Elementary School (847 students)
Bardstown Primary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bardstown Primary 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
- This school
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 Primary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bardstown Primary School compares
Bardstown Primary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Two or More 15.0%
African American 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Bardstown Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bardstown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Primary 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bardstown Primary School
How many students attend Bardstown Primary School?
Bardstown Primary School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bardstown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Primary School is 15:1, 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 Primary School?
52.1% of students at Bardstown Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bardstown Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Bardstown Primary School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Bardstown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bardstown Primary School?
Bardstown Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Bardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown Primary School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Bardstown Independent?
Besides Bardstown Primary 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.