Enrollment
491
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warren East Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warren East Middle School
Warren East Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 491 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 491 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 512 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #264.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 167 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 491 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bowling Green's middle schools, it stands alongside Bowling Green Junior High (1,042 students): Warren East Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 18.9:1).
Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students) and Greenwood High School (1,451 students) alongside Warren East Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Warren East Middle School compares
Warren East Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes Warren East Middle School.
$11,423
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Warren East Middle School a good school?
Warren East Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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