How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bowling Green Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bowling Green, Kentucky | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 4,424 | 95,230 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 165 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bowling Green Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,986 | $19,590 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.0% | 22.3% |
| State Revenue | 50.1% | 30.9% |
| Local Revenue | 28.8% | 46.8% |
Bowling Green Independent
Federal State Local
Jefferson County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bowling Green Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.5% | 33.6% |
| African American | 27.0% | 38.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% | 17.4% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.2% | 60.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bowling Green Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 214 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 24 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 422.9:1 | 378.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 32.8% |
School Types
Bowling Green Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Jefferson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.