- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowling Green, KY
T C Cherry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for T C Cherry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210057000106
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T C Cherry Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 18
- schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
T C Cherry Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T C Cherry Elementary School ranks #6 of 18 schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Bowling Green Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210057000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
T C Cherry Elementary School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 210057000106 · Bowling Green, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 17.2:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green High School (1,377 students)
T C Cherry Elementary School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
T C Cherry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green High School
1,377 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green Junior High
1,042 students
- Dishman Mcginn 506
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
506 students
- Potter Gray El 499
Potter Gray Elementary
499 students
- W R Mcneill El 433
W R Mcneill Elementary School
433 students
- This school 431
T C Cherry Elementary School
431 students
What this shows T C Cherry Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How T C Cherry Elementary School compares
T C Cherry Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$14,125
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
African American 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, T C Cherry Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bowling Green Independent reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T C Cherry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Potter Gray Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W R Mcneill Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T C Cherry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about T C Cherry Elementary School
How many students attend T C Cherry Elementary School?
T C Cherry Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T C Cherry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at T C Cherry Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T C Cherry Elementary School?
81.3% of students at T C Cherry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T C Cherry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at T C Cherry Elementary School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T C Cherry Elementary School?
T C Cherry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 T C Cherry Elementary School rank among schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, T C Cherry Elementary School ranks #6 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 Bowling Green Independent?
Besides T C Cherry Elementary School, Bowling Green Independent also operates Bowling Green High School (1,377 students), Bowling Green Junior High (1,042 students), and Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School (506 students). See the Bowling Green Independent district page for the complete list.