Enrollment
34
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowling Green, KY
Rivendell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rivendell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210573000828
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rivendell Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rivendell Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rivendell Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573000828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+124% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rivendell Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rivendell Elementary
Rivendell Elementary is a higher-need, small elementary school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 34 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 124% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Kentucky schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Its district draws 22.8% 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): Rivendell Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34:1 vs 16.3:1).
Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students) and Greenwood High School (1,451 students) alongside Rivendell 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 Rivendell Elementary compares
Rivendell 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 | 34:1 | ▲ 124% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
34:1
students per teacher
- 124% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 79.4%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Rivendell Elementary is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes Rivendell Elementary.
$11,423
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 22.8%
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 Rivendell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rivendell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Standard public school
400 students 12.9:1 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 (~34 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rivendell Elementary
How many students attend Rivendell Elementary?
Rivendell Elementary has 34 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivendell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivendell Elementary is 34:1, which is 124% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rivendell Elementary?
54.5% of students at Rivendell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rivendell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rivendell Elementary is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rivendell Elementary?
Rivendell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rivendell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Rivendell Elementary ranks #5 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 Rivendell Elementary a good school?
Rivendell Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Warren County?
Besides Rivendell 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.
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