Enrollment
400
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowling Green, KY
Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Federal NCES profile for Parker-Bennett-Curry School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210057000102
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker-Bennett-Curry School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker-Bennett-Curry School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker-Bennett-Curry School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Bowling Green Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210057000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parker-Bennett-Curry School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Parker-Bennett-Curry School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 400 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.8% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bowling Green's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School (506 students): Parker-Bennett-Curry School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 16.3:1).
Bowling Green Independent also operates Bowling Green High School (1,377 students) and Bowling Green Junior High (1,042 students) alongside Parker-Bennett-Curry School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parker-Bennett-Curry School compares
Parker-Bennett-Curry School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$13,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
White 16.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Parker-Bennett-Curry School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bowling Green Independent, which includes Parker-Bennett-Curry School.
$13,472
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 50.1%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Parker-Bennett-Curry School 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 | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker-Bennett-Curry School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 elementary schools in Bowling Green
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
Standard public school
506 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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
Rivendell Elementary
Alternative education program
34 students 34:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Parker-Bennett-Curry School
How many students attend Parker-Bennett-Curry School?
Parker-Bennett-Curry School has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker-Bennett-Curry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker-Bennett-Curry School is 12.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 Parker-Bennett-Curry School?
98.8% of students at Parker-Bennett-Curry School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker-Bennett-Curry School?
The largest demographic group at Parker-Bennett-Curry School is African American at 36.5% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker-Bennett-Curry School?
Parker-Bennett-Curry School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parker-Bennett-Curry School rank among elementary schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker-Bennett-Curry School ranks #1 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.
Is Parker-Bennett-Curry School a good school?
Parker-Bennett-Curry School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bowling Green Independent?
Besides Parker-Bennett-Curry School, 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.
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