Bardstown Early Childhood Center serves 267 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bardstown Early Childhood Center's student population of 267 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bardstown Early Childhood Center is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
12%
11%
White
63%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bardstown Early Childhood Center?
267 students attend Bardstown Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bardstown Early Childhood Center students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bardstown Early Childhood Center?
Bardstown Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bardstown Early Childhood Center offer ?
Bardstown Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bardstown Early Childhood Center part of?
Bardstown Early Childhood Center is part of Bardstown Independent School District.
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