Enrollment
499
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowling Green, KY
Potter Gray Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Potter Gray Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210057000103
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potter Gray Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Potter Gray Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potter Gray Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Bowling Green Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210057000103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Potter Gray Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Potter Gray Elementary
Potter Gray Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 499 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Kentucky schools and 43% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.0% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Kentucky average.
With 499 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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): Potter Gray Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 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 Potter Gray Elementary.
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 Potter Gray Elementary compares
Potter Gray Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
White 71.9%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Potter Gray Elementary 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 Potter Gray Elementary.
$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 Potter Gray Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W R Mcneill Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T C Cherry Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potter Gray Elementary'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
- 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.
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
Standard public school
506 students 16.3:1 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
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 (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Potter Gray Elementary
How many students attend Potter Gray Elementary?
Potter Gray Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potter Gray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Potter Gray Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 43% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Potter Gray Elementary?
30.0% of students at Potter Gray Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potter Gray Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Potter Gray Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potter Gray Elementary?
Potter Gray Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Potter Gray Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Potter Gray Elementary ranks #4 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 Potter Gray Elementary a good school?
Potter Gray Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 Potter Gray Elementary, 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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