Serving 856 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lost River 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 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lost River Elementary serves the west part of Bowling Green, KY, covering an attendance zone of approximately 11.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point in the zone is about 8.1 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lost River Elementary School's student population of 856 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
856 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lost River Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lost River Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lost River Elementary School's ranking?
Lost River Elementary School is ranked #1042 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Lost River Elementary School often compared to?
Lost River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potter Gray Elementary School, Rockfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Lost River Elementary School?
856 students attend Lost River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lost River Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lost River Elementary School?
Lost River Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lost River Elementary School offer ?
Lost River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lost River Elementary School part of?
Lost River Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.
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