- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bowling Green, KY
Warren East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Warren East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210573001605
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren East Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren East Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren East Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Warren East Middle School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 210573001605 · Bowling Green, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 14.9:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Warren East Middle School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Warren East Middle 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 491
Warren East Middle School
491 students
What this shows Warren East Middle School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren East Middle School compares
Warren East Middle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Warren East Middle School 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 Warren East Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren East Middle 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 middle schools in Bowling Green
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bowling Green Junior High
Standard public school
1,042 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
South Warren Middle School
Standard public school
805 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Drakes Creek Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Moss Middle School
Standard public school
580 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warren East Middle School
How many students attend Warren East Middle School?
Warren East Middle School has 491 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren East Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% 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 Warren East Middle School?
62.8% of students at Warren East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Warren East Middle School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren East Middle School?
Warren East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren East Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren County?
Besides Warren East Middle 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.