- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowling Green, KY
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210057000100
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Bowling Green Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210057000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 210057000100 · Bowling Green, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 16.3:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green High School (1,377 students)
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School 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
- This school 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 Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School compares
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 59% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
African American 25.7%
White 18.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School 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 Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potter Gray Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W R Mcneill Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T C Cherry Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School'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
- 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 elementary schools in Bowling Green
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Potter Gray Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
W R Mcneill Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Standard public school
400 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Rivendell Elementary
Alternative education program
34 students 34:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
How many students attend Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School?
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School?
94.4% of students at Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% 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 Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School?
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Bowling Green Independent?
Besides Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School, Bowling Green Independent also operates Bowling Green High School (1,377 students), Bowling Green Junior High (1,042 students), and Potter Gray Elementary (499 students). See the Bowling Green Independent district page for the complete list.