- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Parker-Bennett-Curry School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 210057000102 · Bowling Green, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 12.9:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green High School (1,377 students)
Parker-Bennett-Curry School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Parker-Bennett-Curry 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
- 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 400
Parker-Bennett-Curry School
400 students
What this shows Parker-Bennett-Curry School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker-Bennett-Curry School compares
Parker-Bennett-Curry 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Bowling Green Independent reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,042
- 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
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 (~400 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.