At a glance
Reported students
990
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
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
Rich Pond Elementary: 990 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
17.7:1 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
- 765
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Rich Pond Elementary
Rich Pond 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 990 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 17.7:1, 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 (69.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%). English learners represent 12.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. 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 Rich Pond Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.98 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
- 12.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White69.6%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black5.4%
- Asian9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial5.6%
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.
Lost River Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
856 reported students
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
Warren Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
714 reported students
Public schools near Rich Pond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockfield Elementary Elementary · Warren County | PK–06 | 674 | 2.8 mi |
| Jody Richards Elementary Elementary · Warren County | PK–06 | 754 | 2.9 mi |
| Lost River Elementary Elementary · Warren County | PK–06 | 856 | 4.2 mi |
| Jennings Creek Elementary Elementary · Warren County | PK–06 | 852 | 4.7 mi |
| William H. Natcher Elementary Elementary · Warren County | PK–06 | 713 | 4.8 mi |
| Plano Elementary Elementary · Warren County | PK–06 | 750 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rich Pond Elementary
What grades does Rich Pond Elementary serve?
Rich Pond 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 Rich Pond Elementary?
Rich Pond Elementary reported 990 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 765 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rich Pond Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 990 students and 55.98 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 Rich Pond Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rich Pond 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 Rich Pond Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.8% 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 Rich Pond Elementary in?
Rich Pond 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 Rich Pond Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rockfield Elementary (2.8 mi), Jody Richards Elementary (2.9 mi), Lost River Elementary (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.