Bowling Green Elementary School

700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bowling Green Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bowling Green Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
528 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowling Green Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowling Green Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#965 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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33%
37%
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49%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
85%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowling Green Elementary School's ranking?
Bowling Green Elementary School is ranked #965 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Bowling Green Elementary School?
528 students attend Bowling Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bowling Green Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowling Green Elementary School?
Bowling Green Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bowling Green Elementary School offer ?
Bowling Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bowling Green Elementary School part of?
Bowling Green Elementary School is part of Bowling Green R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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