Top Rankings
Bowling Green Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,082 students in Bowling Green Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Kentucky.
Public Elementary Schools in Bowling Green Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,078 Schools
# Students
4,376 Students
447,031 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
30,227 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bowling Green Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.46
# American Indian Students
14 Students
574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
223 Students
9,014 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
845 Students
39,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
9%
# Black Students
916 Students
48,687 Students
% Black Students
21%
11%
# White Students
1,987 Students
323,731 Students
% White Students
46%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
59 Students
797 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
332 Students
24,365 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
18,178
# Students in K Grade:
353
45,924
# Students in 1st Grade:
317
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
340
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
323
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
312
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
313
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
326
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
324
41,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
319
43,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
384
3,496
# Students in 10th Grade:
338
3,458
# Students in 11th Grade:
309
3,056
# Students in 12th Grade:
307
3,018
# Ungraded Students:
2
57
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,441 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,952 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,441
$14,203
Spending / Student
$16,952
$13,943
Best Bowling Green Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potter Gray Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 Wakefield Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
W R Mcneill Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Creason Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Kentucky St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Bowling Green Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Campbell Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2290
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2290
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #55.
T C Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Liberty Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Parker-bennett-curry School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 Webb Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #77.
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Glen Lily Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #88.
Bowling Green Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 Old Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Childrens Crisis Stabilization Unit
Alternative School
501 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Recent Articles
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
