Rich Pond Elementary School

530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 765 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rich Pond Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 34% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 765 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rich Pond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Rich Pond Elementary School's student population of 765 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
765 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Rich Pond Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rich Pond Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#260 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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34%
30%
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54%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
3%
11%
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White
80%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rich Pond Elementary School's ranking?
Rich Pond Elementary School is ranked #260 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Rich Pond Elementary School often compared to?
Rich Pond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jody Richards Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Rich Pond Elementary School?
765 students attend Rich Pond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rich Pond Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rich Pond Elementary School?
Rich Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rich Pond Elementary School offer ?
Rich Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rich Pond Elementary School part of?
Rich Pond Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 765 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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