- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowling Green, KY
Rivendell High School
Federal NCES profile for Rivendell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210573000839
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rivendell High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rivendell High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rivendell High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573000839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Rivendell High School grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (+22.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210573000839 · Bowling Green, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 14.8:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Rivendell High School grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (+22.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rivendell High School 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 59
Rivendell High School
59 students
What this shows Rivendell High School reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rivendell High School compares
Rivendell High School 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 83.1%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Rivendell High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Warren County reports $12,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rivendell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rivendell High School'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 high schools in Bowling Green
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Warren High School
Standard public school
1,548 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Greenwood High School
Standard public school
1,451 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Bowling Green High School
Standard public school
1,377 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
1,070 students 16:1 students per teacher
Warren East High School
Standard public school
967 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Geo International High School
Alternative education program
148 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~59 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rivendell High School
How many students attend Rivendell High School?
Rivendell High School has 59 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 33 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivendell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivendell High School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rivendell High School?
33.3% of students at Rivendell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rivendell High School?
The largest demographic group at Rivendell High School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rivendell High School?
Rivendell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 High School rank among high schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Rivendell High School ranks #8 of 8 high 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 high schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren County?
Besides Rivendell High School, 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.