At a glance
Reported students
856
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
685
Lost River Elementary: 856 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
17.5:1 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
- 748
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Lost River Elementary
Lost River Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Bowling Green. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Warren County. NCES reports 856 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above 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 (37.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.4%). English learners represent 32.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. 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 Lost River Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 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 2 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
- 32.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.1%
- Hispanic25.4%
- Black13.7%
- Asian11.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.9%
- Multiracial7.9%
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 Warren County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jennings Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
852 reported students
Alvaton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
785 reported students
Jody Richards Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
754 reported students
Plano Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
750 reported students
Rich Pond Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
990 reported students
Warren Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
714 reported students
Public schools near Lost River Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Creek Elementary Elementary · Warren County | PK–06 | 852 | 1 mi |
| William H. Natcher Elementary Elementary · Warren County | PK–06 | 713 | 1.9 mi |
| Warren Elementary Elementary · Warren County | KG–06 | 714 | 2.1 mi |
| W R McNeill Elementary School Elementary · Bowling Green Independent | KG–05 | 433 | 2.2 mi |
| Jody Richards Elementary Elementary · Warren County | PK–06 | 754 | 2.5 mi |
| T C Cherry Elementary School Elementary · Bowling Green Independent | PK–05 | 431 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lost River Elementary
What grades does Lost River Elementary serve?
Lost River Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Warren County.
How many students attend Lost River Elementary?
Lost River Elementary reported 856 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 748 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lost River Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 856 students and 49 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 Lost River Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lost River Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Warren County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lost River Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.4% 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 Lost River Elementary in?
Lost River Elementary is part of Warren County, based in Bowling Green, KY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lost River Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jennings Creek Elementary (1 mi), William H. Natcher Elementary (1.9 mi), Warren Elementary (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.