- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowling Green, KY
W R Mcneill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W R Mcneill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210057000107
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W R Mcneill Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
W R Mcneill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W R Mcneill Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Bowling Green Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210057000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
W R Mcneill Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210057000107 · Bowling Green, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 17.3:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green High School (1,377 students)
W R Mcneill Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
W R Mcneill 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
- This school 433
W R Mcneill Elementary School
433 students
- T C Cherry Ele 431
T C Cherry Elementary School
431 students
What this shows W R Mcneill Elementary School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How W R Mcneill Elementary School compares
W R Mcneill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, W R Mcneill 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 W R Mcneill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Junior High | Larger | Higher 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 |
| T C Cherry Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W R Mcneill 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
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Standard public school
400 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Rivendell Elementary
Alternative education program
34 students 34:1 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about W R Mcneill Elementary School
How many students attend W R Mcneill Elementary School?
W R Mcneill Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W R Mcneill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W R Mcneill Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 14% 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 W R Mcneill Elementary School?
46.9% of students at W R Mcneill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W R Mcneill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W R Mcneill Elementary School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W R Mcneill Elementary School?
W R Mcneill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 W R Mcneill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, W R Mcneill Elementary School ranks #2 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 Bowling Green Independent?
Besides W R Mcneill 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.