Nelson County Early Learning Center serves 155 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nelson County Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Nelson County Early Learning Center's student population of 155 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nelson County Early Learning Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
88%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nelson County Early Learning Center?
155 students attend Nelson County Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Nelson County Early Learning Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson County Early Learning Center?
Nelson County Early Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nelson County Early Learning Center offer ?
Nelson County Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nelson County Early Learning Center part of?
Nelson County Early Learning Center is part of Nelson County School District.
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