- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Old Kentucky Home Middle School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 210441001095 · Bardstown, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 27:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Nelson County High School (756 students)
Old Kentucky Home Middle School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Old Kentucky Home Middle 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
- This school
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 Old Kentucky Home Middle School reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Kentucky Home Middle School compares
Old Kentucky Home Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Nelson County reports $14,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~594 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), up 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.