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Public other school · Nelson County

Nelson County Early Learning Center

Grades PK–PK · Bardstown, KY · NCES 210441002261

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

150

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

3.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

39.5:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Kentucky other enrollment

75th percentile

Compared with 158 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

251

Nelson County Early Learning Center: 150 reported students.

State peer staffing position

89th percentile

39.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Nelson County Early Learning Center

Nelson County Early Learning Center is a public other school serving grades PK–PK in Bardstown. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Nelson County. NCES reports 150 students for 2024–25.

Among 158 other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 40.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 39.5:1, above 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Nelson County Early Learning Center

  1. 1How do the reported 39.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
Not reported
Free/reduced-price lunch
50%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.75
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White84.7%
  • Hispanic6.7%
  • Black1.3%
  • Asian0.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
  • Multiracial5.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Nelson County

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38 reported students

NEW HAVEN SCHOOL

Elementary · Grades PK–05

162 reported students

Bloomfield Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

225 reported students

Boston School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

251 reported students

Heartland Youth Village

High · Grades 06–12

15 reported students

Bloomfield Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

296 reported students

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