Enrollment
434
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bardstown Primary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bardstown Primary School
Bardstown Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bardstown, Kentucky, enrolling 434 students.
At 15:1, 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 52.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 439 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #223.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Bardstown Elementary School (847 students): Bardstown Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 15.1:1).
Bardstown Independent also operates Bardstown Elementary School (847 students) and Bardstown High School (703 students) alongside Bardstown Primary 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 Primary School compares
Bardstown Primary 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% | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bardstown Independent, which includes Bardstown Primary 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 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
- 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
- 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 (~434 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bardstown Primary School a good school?
Bardstown Primary School earns 44/100 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 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.
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