At a glance
Reported students
431
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
432
T C Cherry Elementary School: 431 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 382
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about T C Cherry Elementary School
T C Cherry Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bowling Green. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Bowling Green Independent. NCES reports 431 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.9%) and Black (26%). English learners represent 10.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking T C Cherry Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.9%
- Hispanic12.8%
- Black26%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7%
- Multiracial10.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bowling Green Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
W R McNeill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
433 reported students
Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
400 reported students
Potter Gray Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
499 reported students
Dishman McGinnis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Ctr
High · Grades 06–12
35 reported students
Bowling Green Learning Center
High · Grades 06–12
30 reported students
Public schools near T C Cherry Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W R McNeill Elementary School Elementary · Bowling Green Independent | KG–05 | 433 | 0.9 mi |
| Dishman McGinnis Elementary School Elementary · Bowling Green Independent | KG–05 | 506 | 1.4 mi |
| Warren Elementary Elementary · Warren County | KG–06 | 714 | 1.6 mi |
| Potter Gray Elementary Elementary · Bowling Green Independent | KG–05 | 499 | 1.7 mi |
| Parker-Bennett-Curry School Elementary · Bowling Green Independent | KG–05 | 400 | 1.9 mi |
| William H. Natcher Elementary Elementary · Warren County | PK–06 | 713 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about T C Cherry Elementary School
What grades does T C Cherry Elementary School serve?
T C Cherry Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bowling Green Independent.
How many students attend T C Cherry Elementary School?
T C Cherry Elementary School reported 431 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 382 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at T C Cherry Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 431 students and 26.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is T C Cherry Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
T C Cherry Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bowling Green Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of T C Cherry Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is T C Cherry Elementary School in?
T C Cherry Elementary School is part of Bowling Green Independent, based in Bowling Green, KY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near T C Cherry Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include W R McNeill Elementary School (0.9 mi), Dishman McGinnis Elementary School (1.4 mi), Warren Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.