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William H. Natcher Elementary School

1434 Cave Mill Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104

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William H. Natcher Elementary School serves 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

William H. Natcher Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 725 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

William H. Natcher Elementary School's student population of 725 students has grown by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

725 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

William H. Natcher Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 William H. Natcher Elementary School is 0.68, 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

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State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#791 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of William H. Natcher Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William H. Natcher 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)

38%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William H. Natcher 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

17:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of William H. Natcher Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

28%

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

48%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in William H. Natcher 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

0.68

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of William H. Natcher 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

70%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William H. Natcher 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

Warren County School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William H. Natcher Elementary School's ranking?

William H. Natcher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are William H. Natcher Elementary School often compared to?

William H. Natcher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Trace Elementary School, Briarwood 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 30% KY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend William H. Natcher Elementary School?

725 students attend William H. Natcher Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of William H. Natcher Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of William H. Natcher Elementary School?

William H. Natcher Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does William H. Natcher Elementary School offer ?

William H. Natcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is William H. Natcher Elementary School part of?

William H. Natcher Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 725 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education