- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowling Green, KY
Rich Pond Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rich Pond Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210573001349
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rich Pond Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- #14 of 18
- schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rich Pond Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rich Pond Elementary ranks #14 of 18 schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Rich Pond Elementary grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 941 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 210573001349 · Bowling Green, KY Other · MID · TRAD
990 enr · 21.1:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Rich Pond Elementary grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 941 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rich Pond 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
- This school
Rich Pond Elementary
990 students
- Warren East Hi
Warren East High School
967 students
- Lost River Ele
Lost River Elementary
856 students
What this shows Rich Pond Elementary reports 990 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rich Pond Elementary compares
Rich Pond 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% 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
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 990 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Rich Pond 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 Rich Pond Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lost River Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rich Pond 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
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Bowling Green
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lost River Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 18.2:1 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 (~990 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rich Pond Elementary
How many students attend Rich Pond Elementary?
Rich Pond Elementary has 990 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rich Pond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rich Pond Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rich Pond Elementary?
40.5% of students at Rich Pond Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rich Pond Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rich Pond Elementary is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rich Pond Elementary?
Rich Pond 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 Rich Pond Elementary rank among schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Rich Pond 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 Rich Pond 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.