Bardstown Elementary School
795 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
795
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 517 |
| Hispanic | 60 |
| Black | 89 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 120 |
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White517 (65.0 %)
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Two or More120 (15.1 %)
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Black89 (11.2 %)
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Hispanic60 (7.5 %)
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Asian9 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Bardstown Independent |
| Phone: | (502)331-8801 |
| Grade Range: | 2nd - 5th |
| Total Students: | 795 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 56.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 439 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 26 |
Grades Taught
Grade 2
224
Grade 3
189
Grade 4
211
Grade 5
171
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 224 |
| Grade 3 | 189 |
| Grade 4 | 211 |
| Grade 5 | 171 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 399 | 50.2% |
| Male | 396 | 49.8% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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Elementary School K - 5th
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Elementary School K - 5th