Bristow Elementary School

6151 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bristow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky 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 Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 602 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bristow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bristow Elementary School's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bristow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bristow Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#798 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bristow Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bristow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bristow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bristow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bristow Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bristow Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
14%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bristow Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
60%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bristow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bristow Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Bristow Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bristow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bristow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bristow Elementary School's ranking?
Bristow Elementary School is ranked #798 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bristow Elementary School often compared to?
Bristow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Elementary School, Richardsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Bristow Elementary School?
602 students attend Bristow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bristow Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bristow Elementary School?
Bristow Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bristow Elementary School offer ?
Bristow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bristow Elementary School part of?
Bristow Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 602 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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