Summary:
Jody Richards Elementary is a public elementary school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving 737 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Warren County School District, which is ranked 74 out of 160 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Jody Richards Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 62.14% White, 5.02% African American, 7.19% Hispanic, 21.17% Asian, and 4.07% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. Academically, the school performs well, ranking in the top 40% of Kentucky elementary schools, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and other subjects generally higher than the Warren County and state averages. The school also demonstrates strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as Asian students and students with disabilities, with rankings often in the top half or top quarter of Kentucky elementary schools.
While Jody Richards Elementary has many positive attributes, there are a few interesting findings to note. The school's racial diversity has been declining, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 69.19% in 2020-2021 to 62.14% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 42nd out of 690 Kentucky elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 271st out of 687 in 2022-2023. The school also has variations in subgroup performance, with stronger rankings for Asian students and students with disabilities compared to lower rankings for English Language Learners and low-socioeconomic status students. Compared to nearby schools, such as Cumberland Trace Elementary and Plano Elementary, Jody Richards Elementary generally outperforms in academic measures, but some nearby schools also demonstrate strong performance.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-6
District:
Warren County
SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 687 Kentucky Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,636
Students who attend Jody Richards Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3
Number of students: 737
Racial breakdown:
White:
62.1%
Asian:
21.2%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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African American:
5.0%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%
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