Bardstown Early Childhood Center

980 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bardstown Early Childhood Center serves 271 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bardstown Early Childhood Center's student population of 271 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bardstown Early Childhood Center is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
11%
11%
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White
70%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bardstown Early Childhood Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Bardstown Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bardstown Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bardstown Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bardstown Early Childhood Center?
271 students attend Bardstown Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bardstown Early Childhood Center students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 3% 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 23:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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