Serving 837 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bowling Green Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowling Green Elementary serves the eastern part of Milford, VA, encompassing an extensive attendance area of approximately 382.2 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 19.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowling Green Elementary School's student population of 837 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
837 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowling Green Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowling Green Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1611 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowling Green Elementary School's ranking?
Bowling Green Elementary School is ranked #1611 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bowling Green Elementary School often compared to?
Bowling Green Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bowling Green Elementary School?
837 students attend Bowling Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bowling Green Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowling Green Elementary School?
Bowling Green Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowling Green Elementary School offer ?
Bowling Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bowling Green Elementary School part of?
Bowling Green Elementary School is part of Caroline County School District.
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