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Potter Gray Elementary School

610 Wakefield Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42103

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Tel: (270) 746-2280

www.b-g.k12.ky.us

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Potter Gray Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Potter Gray Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 338 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Potter Gray Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

338 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Potter Gray Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Potter Gray Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#62 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Potter Gray Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

62%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Potter Gray 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Potter Gray 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

84%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Potter Gray Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Potter Gray Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

24%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Potter Gray Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Bowling Green Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potter Gray Elementary School's ranking?

Potter Gray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Potter Gray Elementary School?

338 students attend Potter Gray Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Potter Gray Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Potter Gray Elementary School?

Potter Gray Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Potter Gray Elementary School offer ?

Potter Gray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Potter Gray Elementary School part of?

Potter Gray Elementary School is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 338 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education