- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Bowling Green Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210057001696
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowling Green Learning Center earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 18
- schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowling Green Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green Learning Center ranks #1 of 18 schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Bowling Green Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210057001696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Bowling Green Learning Center held near 44 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210057001696 · Bowling Green, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 4.3:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green High School (1,377 students)
Bowling Green Learning Center held near 44 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bowling Green Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green High School
1,377 students
- Bowling Green
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
- This school 30
Bowling Green Learning Center
30 students
What this shows Bowling Green Learning Center reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowling Green Learning Center compares
Bowling Green Learning Center 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 | 4.3:1 | ▼ 72% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 3% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 116.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
African American 23.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Bowling Green Learning Center 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 Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potter Gray Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W R Mcneill Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowling Green Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Bowling Green
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rich Pond Elementary
Standard public school
990 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Lost River Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Jennings Creek Elementary
Standard public school
852 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Jody Richards Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Plano Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Warren Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~30 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green Learning Center
How many students attend Bowling Green Learning Center?
Bowling Green Learning Center has 30 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Learning Center is 4.3:1, which is 72% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowling Green Learning Center?
84.1% of students at Bowling Green Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowling Green Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Bowling Green Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowling Green Learning Center?
Bowling Green Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bowling Green Learning Center rank among schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green Learning Center ranks #1 of 18 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 schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Bowling Green Independent?
Besides Bowling Green Learning Center, Bowling Green Independent also operates Bowling Green High School (1,377 students), Bowling Green Junior High (1,042 students), and Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School (506 students). See the Bowling Green Independent district page for the complete list.