- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowling Green, KY
Lost River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lost River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210573001164
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lost River Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #14 of 18
- schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lost River Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lost River Elementary ranks #14 of 18 schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lost River Elementary held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 210573001164 · Bowling Green, KY Other · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 18.2:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Lost River Elementary held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lost River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Warren H
South Warren High School
1,548 students
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High School
1,451 students
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,070 students
- Rich Pond Elem
Rich Pond Elementary
990 students
- Warren East Hi
Warren East High School
967 students
- This school
Lost River Elementary
856 students
What this shows Lost River Elementary reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lost River Elementary compares
Lost River Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,051
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 13.7%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Lost River Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warren County reports $12,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lost River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lost River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
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
William H. Natcher Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 15.8:1 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 (~856 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lost River Elementary
How many students attend Lost River Elementary?
Lost River Elementary has 856 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lost River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lost River Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lost River Elementary?
76.2% of students at Lost River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lost River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lost River Elementary is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lost River Elementary?
Lost River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lost River Elementary rank among schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Lost River Elementary ranks #14 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 Warren County?
Besides Lost River Elementary, Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students), Greenwood High School (1,451 students), and Warren Central High School (1,070 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.