Bardstown Early Childhood Center

980 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bardstown Early Childhood Center serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 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 29% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bardstown Early Childhood Center's student population of 263 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Motto
Building leaders through innovation, excellence, and diversity.
Average Class Size
20 students

School Rankings

The diversity score of Bardstown Early Childhood Center is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
13%
11%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bardstown Early Childhood Center?
263 students attend Bardstown Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bardstown Early Childhood Center students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bardstown Early Childhood Center?
Bardstown Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 26:1, 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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