Bristow Elementary School
Tel:
(270) 842-1960
Bristow Elementary School serves 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bristow Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bristow Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bristow Elementary School's student population of 709 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 709 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bristow Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bristow Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #956 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 7% |
| Black | 13% | 10% |
| White | 63% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Warren County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bristow Elementary School is Warren East High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Warren East Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rivendell Elementary School (3.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bowling Green Warren East High School Grades: 9-12 | 871 students
0.7 miles
6867 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277 0.7 9-12 871 - Bowling Green Warren East Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 492 students
0.8 miles
7031 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181 0.8 7-8 492 - Bowling Green Warren Co. Area Technology Center Vocational School
1.5 miles
365 Technology Way
Bowling Green, KY 42102
(270) 746-7205 1.5 n/a n/a - Bowling Green Rivendell Elementary School Alternative School
Grades: K-8
3.0 miles
1035 Porter Pike Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199 3.0 K-8 n/a - Bowling Green Rivendell High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
3.0 miles
1035 Porter Pike Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199 3.0 9-12 n/a
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