- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bardstown, KY
Nelson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Nelson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210441001096
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelson County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Bardstown · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nelson County High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson County High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Bardstown, KY.
School address
District: Nelson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210441001096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Nelson County High School held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210441001096 · Bardstown, KY High · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 20.4:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Nelson High School (629 students)
Nelson County High School held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Nelson County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Bloomfield Mid 296
Bloomfield Middle School
296 students
What this shows Nelson County High School reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelson County High School compares
Nelson County High 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
365
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Nelson County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Nelson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Nelson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Kentucky Home Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coxs Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nelson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Bardstown
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~756 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nelson County High School
How many students attend Nelson County High School?
Nelson County High School has 756 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bardstown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson County High School is 20.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nelson County High School?
40.2% of students at Nelson County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nelson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Nelson County High School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Bardstown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelson County High School?
Nelson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Nelson County High School rank among high schools in Bardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson County High School ranks #3 of 3 high 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 high schools in Bardstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Nelson County?
Besides Nelson County High School, Nelson County also operates Thomas Nelson High School (629 students), Old Kentucky Home Middle School (594 students), and Foster Heights Elementary School (588 students). See the Nelson County district page for the complete list.