Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Potter Gray Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Potter Gray Elementary serves the eastern part of Bowling Green, KY, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Potter Gray Elementary School's student population of 499 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
499 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Potter Gray Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potter Gray Elementary School is 0.47, which is less 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
#54 out of 1250 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Potter Gray Elementary School's ranking?
Potter Gray Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Potter Gray Elementary School often compared to?
Potter Gray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W R Mcneill Elementary School, T C Cherry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Potter Gray Elementary School?
499 students attend Potter Gray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Potter Gray Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potter Gray Elementary School?
Potter Gray Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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