- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowling Green, KY
Warren East High School
Federal NCES profile for Warren East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210573001354
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren East High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren East High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren East High School ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Warren East High School shrank from 1,031 students in 2022-23 to 978 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 210573001354 · Bowling Green, KY High · MID · TRAD
967 enr · 17.6:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Warren East High School shrank from 1,031 students in 2022-23 to 978 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Warren East 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
- This school
Warren East High School
967 students
- Lost River Ele
Lost River Elementary
856 students
What this shows Warren East High School reports 967 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren East High School compares
Warren East High 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 967 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
967
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Warren East High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Warren East High School 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lost River Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren East 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
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
Geo International High School
Alternative education program
148 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Rivendell High School
Alternative education program
59 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 (~967 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Warren East High School
How many students attend Warren East High School?
Warren East High School has 967 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,031 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren East High School is 17.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warren East High School?
58.0% of students at Warren East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren East High School?
The largest demographic group at Warren East High School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren East High School?
Warren East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Warren East High School rank among high schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren East High School ranks #5 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 Warren East 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.