- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rivendell Elementary grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+36.4%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210573000828 · Bowling Green, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 34:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Rivendell Elementary grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+36.4%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rivendell 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
- Rich Pond Elem
Rich Pond Elementary
990 students
- Warren East Hi
Warren East High School
967 students
- This school 34
Rivendell Elementary
34 students
What this shows Rivendell Elementary reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rivendell Elementary compares
Rivendell 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Warren County reports $12,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,451
- 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
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 (~34 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), up 8.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.