- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bardstown, KY
Foster Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Foster Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210441001093
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foster Heights Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bardstown · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Foster Heights Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bardstown, KY.
School address
District: Nelson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210441001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Foster Heights Elementary School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 210441001093 · Bardstown, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 13.4:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Nelson County High School (756 students)
Foster Heights Elementary School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Foster Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nelson County
Nelson County High School
756 students
- Thomas Nelson
Thomas Nelson High School
629 students
- Old Kentucky H
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
594 students
- This school
Foster Heights Elementary School
588 students
- Coxs Creek Ele
Coxs Creek Elementary School
474 students
- Bloomfield Mid 296
Bloomfield Middle School
296 students
What this shows Foster Heights Elementary School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foster Heights Elementary School compares
Foster Heights Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,451
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Foster Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nelson County reports $14,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foster Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Nelson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Kentucky Home Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coxs Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foster Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foster Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Foster Heights Elementary School?
Foster Heights Elementary School has 588 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bardstown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foster Heights Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Foster Heights Elementary School?
43.8% of students at Foster Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foster Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Foster Heights Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Bardstown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foster Heights Elementary School?
Foster Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Foster Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Heights Elementary School ranks #1 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 Nelson County?
Besides Foster Heights Elementary School, Nelson County also operates Nelson County High School (756 students), Thomas Nelson High School (629 students), and Old Kentucky Home Middle School (594 students). See the Nelson County district page for the complete list.