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W R Mcneill Elementary School

1800 Creason Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101

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Top 10%

Tel: (270) 746-2260

www.b-g.k12.ky.us

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W R Mcneill Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

W R Mcneill Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 317 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W R Mcneill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

W R Mcneill Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

317 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

W R Mcneill Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of W R Mcneill Elementary School is 0.58, which is more 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

#66 out of 1263 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of W R Mcneill Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

66%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W R Mcneill 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

76%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W R Mcneill 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 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

16%

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in W R Mcneill Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

62%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of W R Mcneill 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

34%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W R Mcneill 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

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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 W R Mcneill Elementary School's ranking?

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

What schools are W R Mcneill Elementary School often compared to?

W R Mcneill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potter Gray Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).

How many students attend W R Mcneill Elementary School?

317 students attend W R Mcneill Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of W R Mcneill Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of W R Mcneill Elementary School?

W R Mcneill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does W R Mcneill Elementary School offer ?

W R Mcneill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is W R Mcneill Elementary School part of?

W R Mcneill Elementary School is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 317 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education