Enrollment
34
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 210573000828
Rivendell Elementary — Bowling Green, KY
Federal NCES profile for Rivendell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
+41% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rivendell Elementary reports 34 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 41% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% below the Kentucky average and 5% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Warren County spends $13,452 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.6% from local sources (property taxes), 44.6% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rivendell Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
22:1
students per teacher
— 41% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,452
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 34 Top 8% in Kentucky — larger than 92% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 22:1 +41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.5% -8% vs state
NCES ID 210573000828
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes Rivendell Elementary.
$13,452
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rivendell Elementary
How many students attend Rivendell Elementary?
Rivendell Elementary has 34 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivendell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivendell Elementary is 22:1, which is 41% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rivendell Elementary?
Rivendell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.