At a glance
Reported students
847
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
512.5
Bardstown Elementary School: 847 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. 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
- 558
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Bardstown Elementary School
Bardstown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Bardstown. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Bardstown Independent. NCES reports 847 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 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 (66.2%) and multiracial (13.8%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bardstown Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 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
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.2%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black10.9%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial13.8%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
434 reported students
Bardstown High School
High · Grades 09–12
703 reported students
Bardstown Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
591 reported students
Bardstown Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
263 reported students
Bardstown Alternative School
Other · Grades KG–12
31 reported students
Public schools near Bardstown Elementary 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 Alternative School Other · Bardstown Independent | KG–12 | 31 | 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 |
| Foster Heights Elementary School Elementary · Nelson County | KG–05 | 588 | 1.6 mi |
| Coxs Creek Elementary School Elementary · Nelson County | KG–05 | 474 | 4.5 mi |
| Boston School Elementary · Nelson County | PK–05 | 251 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bardstown Elementary School
What grades does Bardstown Elementary School serve?
Bardstown Elementary School reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bardstown Independent.
How many students attend Bardstown Elementary School?
Bardstown Elementary School reported 847 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 558 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bardstown Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 847 students and 54.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bardstown Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bardstown Elementary 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 Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.9% 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 Elementary School in?
Bardstown Elementary 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 Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bardstown Alternative 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.