Jennings Creek Elementary School

2617 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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Bottom 50%
Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jennings Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jennings Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Jennings Creek Elementary School's student population of 744 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Jennings Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jennings Creek Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1183 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jennings Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jennings Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jennings Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
21%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
9%
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Black
19%
11%
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White
36%
73%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Jennings Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jennings Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Jennings Creek Elementary School is ranked #1183 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Jennings Creek Elementary School?
744 students attend Jennings Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Jennings Creek Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jennings Creek Elementary School?
Jennings Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jennings Creek Elementary School offer ?
Jennings Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jennings Creek Elementary School part of?
Jennings Creek Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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