At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
4,831
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$14,125
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$8,283
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 4,168
- Teachers (FTE)
- 278.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What current records say about Bowling Green Independent
Bowling Green Independent operates 10 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. NCES reports 4,831 students and 294.5 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Kentucky agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 28 of 171 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $14,125 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,283 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 76 of 171 in Kentucky. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 16.9%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 12.2%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 294.5
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $62,487,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Bowling Green Independent
Bowling Green, Kentucky
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 36.9920, -86.4476
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Enrollment questions to ask →Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.3%
- Hispanic21.6%
- Black22.7%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 5 | 433 | 15.4:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 1 | 1,042 | 18:1 | 0 |
| High | 3 | 35 | 11.7:1 | 0 |
| Combined / other | 1 | 12 | 12:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Bowling Green Independent
10 current directory entries
Search the full district by school name or level, or browse the alphabetical directory. Add schools to your comparison as you go.
Showing 1–10 of 10 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School | High09–12 | 1,377 | 17.8:1 | |
| Bowling Green Junior High | Middle06–08 | 1,042 | 18:1 | |
| Bowling Green Learning Center | High06–12 | 30 | 6:1 | |
| Childrens Crisis Stabilization Unit | OtherKG–12 | 12 | 12:1 | |
| Dishman McGinnis Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 506 | 14.6:1 | |
| Parker-Bennett-Curry School | ElementaryKG–05 | 400 | 12:1 | |
| Potter Gray Elementary | ElementaryKG–05 | 499 | 18.4:1 | |
| T C Cherry Elementary School | ElementaryPK–05 | 431 | 16:1 | |
| W R McNeill Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 433 | 15.4:1 | |
| Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Ctr | High06–12 | 35 | 11.7:1 |
Cities served by Bowling Green Independent
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Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green Independent
How many schools are in Bowling Green Independent?
Bowling Green Independent has 10 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other.
How many students attend Bowling Green Independent?
NCES reports 4,831 students for 2024–25, served by 294.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 28 of 171 Kentucky agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 4,168 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Bowling Green Independent?
The district-wide ratio is 16.4:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Bowling Green Independent spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $14,125 in current expenditure per pupil, including $8,283 for instruction. That ranks 76 of 171 comparable Kentucky agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Bowling Green Independent?
Bowling Green High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,377 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Bowling Green Independent?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (270) 746-2200 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Kentucky districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.