- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowling Green, KY
Rockfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rockfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210573001351
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockfield Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #10 of 18
- schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockfield Elementary ranks #10 of 18 schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Rockfield Elementary grew from 612 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 210573001351 · Bowling Green, KY Other · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 17.7:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Rockfield Elementary grew from 612 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rockfield 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
Rockfield Elementary
674 students
What this shows Rockfield Elementary reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockfield Elementary compares
Rockfield 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 674 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Asian 11.1%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Rockfield 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 Rockfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockfield 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 other schools in Bowling Green
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rich Pond Elementary
Standard public school
990 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockfield Elementary
How many students attend Rockfield Elementary?
Rockfield Elementary has 674 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockfield Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockfield Elementary?
58.7% of students at Rockfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rockfield Elementary is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockfield Elementary?
Rockfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rockfield Elementary rank among schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockfield Elementary ranks #10 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 Rockfield 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.