- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milford, VA
Bowling Green Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bowling Green Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510066000237
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowling Green Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowling Green Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Milford, VA.
School address
District: Caroline County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510066000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Bowling Green Elementary grew from 757 students in 2022-23 to 809 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 510066000237 · Milford, VA Other · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 16.4:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Caroline High (1,315 students)
Bowling Green Elementary grew from 757 students in 2022-23 to 809 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bowling Green Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caroline High
Caroline High
1,315 students
- Lewis and Clar
Lewis and Clark Elementary
1,009 students
- Caroline Middl
Caroline Middle
983 students
- This school
Bowling Green Elementary
837 students
- Madison Elemen 456
Madison Elementary
456 students
What this shows Bowling Green Elementary reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowling Green Elementary compares
Bowling Green Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Virginia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Bowling Green Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caroline County Public Schools reports $12,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowling Green Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caroline Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowling Green Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green Elementary
How many students attend Bowling Green Elementary?
Bowling Green Elementary has 837 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowling Green Elementary?
74.2% of students at Bowling Green Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowling Green Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bowling Green Elementary is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Milford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowling Green Elementary?
Bowling Green Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bowling Green Elementary rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Milford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caroline County Public Schools?
Besides Bowling Green Elementary, Caroline County Public Schools also operates Caroline High (1,315 students), Lewis and Clark Elementary (1,009 students), and Caroline Middle (983 students). See the Caroline County Public Schools district page for the complete list.