At a glance
Reported students
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky other enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
512.5
Bardstown Alternative School: 31 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
6.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 45
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Bardstown Alternative School
Bardstown Alternative School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Bardstown. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Bardstown Independent. NCES reports 31 students for 2024–25.
Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.9:1, below the Kentucky median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.1%) and multiracial (25.8%). English learners represent 6.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bardstown Alternative School
- 1How do the reported 6.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.1%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black9.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial25.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bardstown Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bardstown Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
263 reported students
Bardstown Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
434 reported students
Bardstown Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
591 reported students
Bardstown High School
High · Grades 09–12
703 reported students
Bardstown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
847 reported students
Public schools near Bardstown Alternative School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Elementary School Elementary · Bardstown Independent | 02–05 | 847 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bardstown Primary School Elementary · Bardstown Independent | KG–01 | 434 | 0.4 mi |
| Bardstown Early Childhood Center Other · Bardstown Independent | PK–PK | 263 | 0.5 mi |
| Bardstown Middle School Middle · Bardstown Independent | 06–08 | 591 | 0.9 mi |
| Nelson County Early Learning Center Other · Nelson County | PK–PK | 150 | 1.5 mi |
| The Academy at Horizons Other · Nelson County | KG–12 | 38 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bardstown Alternative School
What grades does Bardstown Alternative School serve?
Bardstown Alternative School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Bardstown Independent.
How many students attend Bardstown Alternative School?
Bardstown Alternative School reported 31 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 45 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bardstown Alternative School?
The calculated ratio is 6.9:1, based on 31 students and 4.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bardstown Alternative School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bardstown Alternative School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bardstown Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bardstown Alternative School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bardstown Alternative School in?
Bardstown Alternative School is part of Bardstown Independent, based in Bardstown, KY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bardstown Alternative School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bardstown Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Bardstown Primary School (0.4 mi), Bardstown Early Childhood Center (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.