District Overview
Located at 308 N Fifth St in Bardstown, Kentucky, Bardstown Independent is an active, traditional public school district serving a vibrant community classified as a distant town within the broader Louisville/Jefferson County metropolitan region. Operating six operational schools, the district provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded programming. The district currently serves a total enrollment of 2,869 students—comprising 1,494 males and 1,375 females—representing a diverse community that includes 1,857 White, 396 multiracial, 321 Black, 246 Hispanic, 41 Asian, and several American Indian and Pacific Islander students.

To support its student body, Bardstown Independent maintains a robust educational infrastructure backed by a total full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of approximately 932 professionals. This instructional ecosystem features roughly 342 FTE classroom teachers, 102 FTE instructional aides, and 488 FTE support staff members, ensuring low student-to-educator ratios and comprehensive wrap-around services across all grade levels. Families, prospective residents, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's academic programs and community resources can visit their official portal at www.bardstown.kyschools.us or contact the administrative offices directly at (502) 331-8800.
6
Total Schools
2,869
Total Students
341.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bardstown Independent
Demographic Student Count
White1,857
Hispanic246
Black321
Asian41
Two or More396
American Indian5
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,857 (64.7%)
  • Two or More
    396 (13.8%)
  • Black
    321 (11.2%)
  • Hispanic
    246 (8.6%)
  • Asian
    41 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Bardstown Independent
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:6
Students:2,869*
Teachers (FTE):341.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.4
Schools in Bardstown Independent
Found 6 Schools