Bardstown Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bardstown, Kentucky 40004 · Bardstown Independent
#410 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#25347 of 50,301 nationally
About Bardstown Elementary School
Bardstown Elementary School is a public elementary located in Bardstown, in the Bardstown Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 2–5. In 2025 it enrolled 847 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 410th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 847.
There are 10 schools in Bardstown; Bardstown Elementary School ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bardstown Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Bardstown Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bardstown Primary School
Bardstown · Public elementary · Grades K–1
434 students · 634 m away
Bardstown Early Childhood Center
Bardstown · Public other · Grades PK–PK
263 students · 753 m away
Bardstown Middle School
Bardstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students · 1.5 km away
Bardstown High School
Bardstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students · 1.6 km away
Nelson County Early Learning Center
Bardstown · Public other · Grades PK–PK
150 students · 2.3 km away
Foster Heights Elementary School
Bardstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students · 2.6 km away
Thomas Nelson High School
Bardstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
629 students · 3.3 km away
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
Bardstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students · 4.7 km away
Nelson County High School
Bardstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students · 5.0 km away
Coxs Creek Elementary School
Coxs Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Valley Elementary School
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
844 students
Jennings Creek Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
852 students
Lost River Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
856 students
Corbin Primary
Corbin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
815 students
Barry Hahn Primary School
Brandenburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
807 students
River Ridge Elementary School
Villa Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
889 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bardstown Elementary School a good school?
Bardstown Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 49.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #410 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bardstown Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Bardstown Elementary School ranks #410 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #25347 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bardstown Elementary School?
Bardstown Elementary School had 847 students in 2025.
Is Bardstown Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Bardstown Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 2–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bardstown Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bardstown Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.