- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Bowling Green Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210057000104
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowling Green Junior High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowling Green Junior High has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green Junior High ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Bowling Green Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210057000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bowling Green Junior High held near 971 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210057000104 · Bowling Green, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,042 enr · 18.9:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green High School (1,377 students)
Bowling Green Junior High held near 971 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bowling Green Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green High School
1,377 students
- This school
Bowling Green Junior High
1,042 students
- Dishman Mcginn 506
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
506 students
- Potter Gray El 499
Potter Gray Elementary
499 students
- W R Mcneill El 433
W R Mcneill Elementary School
433 students
- T C Cherry Ele 431
T C Cherry Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Bowling Green Junior High reports 1,042 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowling Green Junior High compares
Bowling Green Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,042
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,125
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
264
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Bowling Green Junior High is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bowling Green Independent reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowling Green Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potter Gray Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W R Mcneill Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T C Cherry Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowling Green Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Bowling Green
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
South Warren Middle School
Standard public school
805 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Drakes Creek Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Moss Middle School
Standard public school
580 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Warren East Middle School
Standard public school
491 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,042 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green Junior High
How many students attend Bowling Green Junior High?
Bowling Green Junior High has 1,042 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 963 (2022-23) → 971 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Junior High is 18.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowling Green Junior High?
62.7% of students at Bowling Green Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowling Green Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Bowling Green Junior High is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowling Green Junior High?
Bowling Green Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Junior High rank among middle schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green Junior High ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Bowling Green, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Bowling Green Independent?
Besides Bowling Green Junior High, Bowling Green Independent also operates Bowling Green High School (1,377 students), Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School (506 students), and Potter Gray Elementary (499 students). See the Bowling Green Independent district page for the complete list.