- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bardstown, KY
Nelson County Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Nelson County Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210441002261
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelson County Early Learning Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Bardstown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nelson County Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson County Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bardstown, KY.
School address
District: Nelson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210441002261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Nelson County Early Learning Center grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 210441002261 · Bardstown, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 16.7:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Nelson County High School (756 students)
Nelson County Early Learning Center grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Nelson County Early Learning Center 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
- Foster Heights
Foster Heights Elementary School
588 students
- Coxs Creek Ele
Coxs Creek Elementary School
474 students
- This school 150
Nelson County Early Learning Center
150 students
What this shows Nelson County Early Learning Center reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelson County Early Learning Center compares
Nelson County Early Learning Center 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Nelson County Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Nelson County reports $14,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nelson County Early Learning Center 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Kentucky Home Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coxs Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nelson County Early Learning Center'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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Bardstown
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nelson County Early Learning Center
How many students attend Nelson County Early Learning Center?
Nelson County Early Learning Center has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bardstown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson County Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson County Early Learning Center is 16.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nelson County Early Learning Center?
37.6% of students at Nelson County Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nelson County Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Nelson County Early Learning Center is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Bardstown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelson County Early Learning Center?
Nelson County Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Nelson County Early Learning Center rank among schools in Bardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson County Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Bardstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Nelson County?
Besides Nelson County Early Learning Center, 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.