- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Potter Gray Elementary grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 210057000103 · Bowling Green, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 21.7:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green High School (1,377 students)
Potter Gray Elementary grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Potter Gray Elementary 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
- This school 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 Potter Gray Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potter Gray Elementary compares
Potter Gray Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Bowling Green Independent reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,042
- 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
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 (~499 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), up 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.