BARDSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bardstown Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Bardstown Independent school district, located in Bardstown, KY with about 616 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Bardstown Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bardstown Elementary School, located in the heart of Bardstown, Kentucky, serves as a foundational institution within the Bardstown Independent School District. The school is deeply integrated into the historic and tight-knit community of Bardstown, often characterized by a strong emphasis on academic excellence, small-town values, and a supportive environment designed to help young students transition successfully into their formative years. It generally caters to primary-aged children, focusing on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while fostering social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school is known for being a key contributor to the district’s "Tiger" pride, participating in local traditions and district-wide initiatives. Bardstown Elementary places a high priority on creating a welcoming atmosphere for families, utilizing its central location on 5th Street to remain highly accessible to the surrounding residential areas. By blending traditional instructional methods with modern educational strategies, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for the rigorous academic expectations of the subsequent middle and high school levels within the independent district.

For more information, contact Bardstown Elementary School at (502) 331-8801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.