Enrollment
31
Combined
DISTRICT 478 · STATE 202
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BARDSTOWN INDEPENDENT·NCES 210027002359
Bardstown Alternative School
1345 Templin Av, Bardstown, KY 40004 · (502) 331-8829 · Nelson County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED32-TOWNVIRTUALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL31 STUDENTS
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Student : Teacher
6.9:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
27 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 9 | 3 | 10% |
| Grade 10 | 19 | 61% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 10% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 10% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
31
-4 (-11%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
6.9:1
was 17.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31 | 4.5 | 6.9:1 | 87% (27) |
| 2023-24 | 37 | 4.5 | 8.2:1 | 84% (31) |
| 2022-23 | 31 | 4 | 7.8:1 | 81% (25) |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 2 | 17.5:1 | 66% (23) |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 1 | 22.0:1 | 77% (17) |
| 2015-16 | 8 | N/A | N/A | 100% (8) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bardstown Alternative School.
Since 2017-18: students up 41% (22 to 31); teachers up 350% (1 to 4.5).
About Bardstown Alternative School
Bardstown Alternative School is a combined-grade school in Bardstown, Kentucky, according to federal school records. School enrollment was 31 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 12. For comparison, combined schools in Kentucky average about 202 students.
In Bardstown Independent, 6 schools enroll a combined 2,869 students.
A majority of students at Bardstown Alternative School, 58%, are White. The rest of enrollment is 26% multiracial, 10% Black, and 6% Hispanic. Among all residents of Nelson County, the White share is about 90%.
The school reports 4.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 6.9 students per teacher. For comparison, combined schools in Kentucky average 17.7:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 87% of students. Across public schools in Nelson County, the average is 53%.
In the county around the school, Nelson County, median household income is about $69,562, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bardstown Alternative School is among the 20 public schools in Nelson County.
The next-closest public school is Bardstown Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Bardstown Alternative School.
Its location is classified as Town: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics. Bardstown Alternative School is a virtual school according to federal records.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Bardstown Alternative School went from 35 students to 31. The ratio was 17.5:1 in 2020-21 and 6.9:1 in 2024-25.
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Nelson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
47,606
Census ACS
Median income
$69,562
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
7,047 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bardstown Independent
- Bardstown Elementary SchoolElementary · 847 students
- Bardstown High SchoolHigh · 703 students
- Bardstown Middle SchoolMiddle · 591 students
- Bardstown Primary SchoolElementary · 434 students
- Bardstown Early Childhood CenterElementary · 263 students
Other schools in Bardstown
- Bardstown Elementary SchoolElementary · 847 students
- Nelson County High SchoolHigh · 756 students
- Bardstown High SchoolHigh · 703 students
- Thomas Nelson High SchoolHigh · 629 students
- Old Kentucky Home Middle SchoolMiddle · 594 students
- Bardstown Middle SchoolMiddle · 591 students
Nearby schools
- Bardstown Elementary School0.1 mi · 847
- Bardstown Primary School0.4 mi · 434
- Bardstown Early Childhood Center0.5 mi · 263
- Bardstown Middle School0.9 mi · 591
- Bardstown High School1.0 mi · 703
- Nelson County Early Learning Center1.5 mi · 150
Frequently asked questions
About Bardstown Alternative SchoolHow many students attend Bardstown Alternative School?
Bardstown Alternative School enrolls approximately 31 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Bardstown Alternative School serve?
Bardstown Alternative School serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many teachers does Bardstown Alternative School have?
Bardstown Alternative School employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Bardstown Alternative School?
At Bardstown Alternative School, the student body is approximately 58% White, 6% Hispanic, 10% Black, 26% Two or more.
Who oversees Bardstown Alternative School?
Bardstown Alternative School is overseen by Bardstown Independent in Nelson County.
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