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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Bardstown Primary School this year?
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Enrollment
434
Elementary
DISTRICT 515 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BARDSTOWN INDEPENDENT·NCES 210027002050
Bardstown Primary School
1000 Templin Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004 · (502) 331-8810 · Nelson County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL434 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.1:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
241 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 63%
Community
4
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 224 | 52% |
| Grade 1 | 210 | 48% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 47% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Bardstown Independent. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Bardstown Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky | In Nelson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 434 | #365 of 744 | #4 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #436 of 674 | #5 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.0% | #191 of 674 | #2 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.5% | #537 of 721 | #4 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -27.5% | #46 of 437 | #4 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
434
-187 (-30%) vs 2020
-38% since 2010-11, when it was 697
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 16.3:1
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 | 434 | 28 | 15.5:1 | 56% (241) |
| 2023-24 | 406 | 27 | 15.0:1 | 60% (242) |
| 2022-23 | 386 | 29 | 13.3:1 | 57% (221) |
| 2020-21 | 621 | 38 | 16.3:1 | 52% (325) |
| 2017-18 | 599 | 37 | 16.2:1 | 63% (378) |
| 2015-16 | 662 | 40 | 16.6:1 | 61% (402) |
| 2010-11 | 697 | 39 | 17.9:1 | 64% (445) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bardstown Primary School.
About Bardstown Primary School
Bardstown Primary School is a public elementary school in Bardstown, Kentucky. A total of 434 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten through 1.
Bardstown Independent enrolls 2,869 students, and its 6 schools include Bardstown Primary School.
At Bardstown Primary School, White students make up 65% of the student body. After that, the student body is 15% multiracial, 11% Black, and 8% Hispanic. Census figures show Nelson County is about 90% White. The school's diversity index is 54%, meaning two students picked at random have a 54% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Bardstown Primary School's 28 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 15.5:1. That matches the 15.4:1 average for elementary schools in Kentucky fairly closely. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 56%.
Nelson County has these Census figures: the median household income is $69,562, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 24%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. In all, Nelson County has 20 public schools and roughly 7,047 students.
Bardstown Early Childhood Center is located less than a tenth of a mile from Bardstown Primary School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The NCES locale for Bardstown Primary School is Town: Distant, which covers schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
2024-25 enrollment was 434, a 30% decrease from 621 in 2020-21.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
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 Early Childhood CenterElementary · 263 students
- Bardstown Alternative SchoolCombined · 31 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 Early Childhood Center0.1 mi · 263
- Bardstown Elementary School0.4 mi · 847
- Bardstown Alternative School0.4 mi · 31
- Bardstown Middle School0.6 mi · 591
- Bardstown High School0.7 mi · 703
- Nelson County Early Learning Center1.1 mi · 150
Frequently asked questions
About Bardstown Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Bardstown Primary School?
Bardstown Primary School enrolls approximately 434 students in grades KG-01.
What grades does Bardstown Primary School serve?
Bardstown Primary School serves grades KG-01.
How many students per teacher at Bardstown Primary School?
Approximately 15.5:1 students per teacher at Bardstown Primary School.
How diverse is Bardstown Primary School?
Bardstown Primary School reports a student body of 65% White, 8% Hispanic, 11% Black, 1% Asian, 15% Two or more.
What district is Bardstown Primary School in?
Bardstown Primary School is part of Bardstown Independent.
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