Bardstown Elementary School

1345 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 795 students in grades 2-5, Bardstown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 795 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bardstown Elementary School's student population of 795 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
795 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bardstown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bardstown Elementary School is 0.54, 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)
#616 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bardstown Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bardstown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bardstown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bardstown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bardstown Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bardstown Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bardstown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bardstown Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Bardstown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bardstown Elementary School 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
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bardstown Elementary School 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

What is Bardstown Elementary School's ranking?
Bardstown Elementary School is ranked #616 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bardstown Elementary School often compared to?
Bardstown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloomfield Elementary School, Foster Heights Elementary School, Coxs Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Bardstown Elementary School?
795 students attend Bardstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bardstown Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bardstown Elementary School?
Bardstown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bardstown Elementary School offer ?
Bardstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bardstown Elementary School part of?
Bardstown Elementary School is part of Bardstown Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 795 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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