Jody Richards Elementary School

2100 Elrod Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jody Richards Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in KY
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Jody Richards Elementary School's student population of 776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

School Rankings

Jody Richards Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jody Richards Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#253 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
44%
38%
57%
45%
30-34%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
58%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jody Richards Elementary School's ranking?
Jody Richards Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Jody Richards Elementary School often compared to?
Jody Richards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plano Elementary School, Rich Pond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Jody Richards Elementary School?
776 students attend Jody Richards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jody Richards Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jody Richards Elementary School?
Jody Richards Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jody Richards Elementary School offer ?
Jody Richards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jody Richards Elementary School part of?
Jody Richards Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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