Bardstown Early Childhood Center
Bardstown Early Childhood Center serves 203 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bardstown Early Childhood Center's student population of 203 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Bardstown Early Childhood Center is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
6%
8%

Black
13%
11%

White
70%
75%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bardstown Early Childhood Center?
203 students attend Bardstown Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bardstown Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 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 25:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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