Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W R Mcneill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W R Mcneill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
W R Mcneill Elementary School's student population of 439 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W R Mcneill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W R Mcneill Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
17%
11%
White
57%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W R Mcneill Elementary School's ranking?
W R Mcneill Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are W R Mcneill Elementary School often compared to?
W R Mcneill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potter Gray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend W R Mcneill Elementary School?
439 students attend W R Mcneill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of W R Mcneill Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W R Mcneill Elementary School?
W R Mcneill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does W R Mcneill Elementary School offer ?
W R Mcneill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W R Mcneill Elementary School part of?
W R Mcneill Elementary School is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.
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