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Nelson County Early Learning Center
School · Nelson County · Bardstown, KY
A school in Bardstown, KY serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1200 Cardinal Dr, Bardstown, KY 40004
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Bardstown.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nelson County Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK | 1.0 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 356 | 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.
Nelson County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nelson County Early Learning Center is listed in Nelson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelson County Early Learning Center
Nelson County Early Learning Center is a public school in Bardstown, KY, part of Nelson County, serving approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,176 of 1,284 schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelson County Early Learning Center
What grades does Nelson County Early Learning Center serve?
Nelson County Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Nelson County Early Learning Center?
Nelson County Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson County Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson County Early Learning Center is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nelson County Early Learning Center rank in KY?
Nelson County Early Learning Center ranks #1,176 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Nelson County Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelson County Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Nelson County Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Nelson County Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelson County Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Nelson County Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelson County Early Learning Center?
55.5% of students at Nelson County Early Learning Center 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nelson County
- Phone
- (502) 350-3914
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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