Enrollment
594
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bardstown, KY
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Old Kentucky Home Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210441001095
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Kentucky Home Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Bardstown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Kentucky Home Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Kentucky Home Middle School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Bardstown, KY.
School address
District: Nelson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210441001095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Kentucky Home Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Old Kentucky Home Middle School
Old Kentucky Home Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bardstown, Kentucky, enrolling 594 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 98% of Kentucky schools and 78% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 37.8% free-meal eligibility runs 36% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 594 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #223, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 594 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bardstown's middle schools, it stands alongside Bardstown Middle School (591 students): Old Kentucky Home Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27:1 vs 17.9:1).
Nelson County also operates Nelson County High School (756 students) and Thomas Nelson High School (629 students) alongside Old Kentucky Home Middle 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 Old Kentucky Home Middle School compares
Old Kentucky Home Middle 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 78% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
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
27:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 98% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 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 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Old Kentucky Home Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nelson County, which includes Old Kentucky Home Middle School.
$12,705
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 41.6%
Federal 14.7%
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 Old Kentucky Home Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Nelson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foster Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coxs Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Kentucky Home Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 middle schools in Bardstown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~594 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Old Kentucky Home Middle School
How many students attend Old Kentucky Home Middle School?
Old Kentucky Home Middle School has 594 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bardstown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Kentucky Home Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Kentucky Home Middle School is 27:1, which is 78% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Kentucky Home Middle School?
37.8% of students at Old Kentucky Home Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Kentucky Home Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Old Kentucky Home Middle School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Bardstown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Kentucky Home Middle School?
Old Kentucky Home Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Old Kentucky Home Middle School rank among public schools in Bardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Kentucky Home Middle School ranks #8 of 12 public 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 public schools in Bardstown on the city page.
Is Old Kentucky Home Middle School a good school?
Old Kentucky Home Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. 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 Nelson County?
Besides Old Kentucky Home Middle School, Nelson County also operates Nelson County High School (756 students), Thomas Nelson High School (629 students), and Foster Heights Elementary School (588 students). See the Nelson County district page for the complete list.
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