Excellent
#121 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 9% in state
Bardstown Elementary School
Elementary School · Bardstown Independent · Bardstown, KY
A Bardstown Independent elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.
1345 Templin Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 52% proficient (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bardstown Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bardstown Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,566/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bardstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,222
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Foster Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Nelson County Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bardstown Independent
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bardstown Elementary School is listed in Bardstown Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bardstown Elementary School
Bardstown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bardstown, KY, part of Bardstown Independent, serving approximately 841 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bardstown Elementary School
What grades does Bardstown Elementary School serve?
Bardstown Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Bardstown Elementary School?
Bardstown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 841 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bardstown Elementary School rank in KY?
Bardstown Elementary School ranks #121 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bardstown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bardstown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bardstown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bardstown Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bardstown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bardstown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bardstown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bardstown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bardstown Elementary School?
55.9% of students at Bardstown Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 841
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nelson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (502) 331-8801
- Area population (ZIP 40004)
- 30,345
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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