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#511 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 40% in state

Jennings Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Warren County · Bowling Green, KY

A Warren County elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2617 Russellville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101

  • Math 30% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2025)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.46 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.8% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.8% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$12,051
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Jennings Creek Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
23%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jennings Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,162/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bowling Green), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,045

Median home value

$188,200

Median rent

$905/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

46.9%

Poverty rate

25.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lost River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–61.0 mi805Compare →
Holy Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–61.5 mi89Compare →
Warren ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–61.6 mi704Compare →
W R Mcneill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–52.0 mi455Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Warren County

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#13 of 28
District spending per student
$12,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jennings Creek Elementary is listed in Warren County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jennings Creek Elementary

Jennings Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Bowling Green, KY, part of Warren County, serving approximately 819 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jennings Creek Elementary

What grades does Jennings Creek Elementary serve?

Jennings Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Jennings Creek Elementary?

Jennings Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 819 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennings Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Jennings Creek Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jennings Creek Elementary rank in KY?

Jennings Creek Elementary ranks #511 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Jennings Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Jennings Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Jennings Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jennings Creek Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Jennings Creek Elementary a charter school?

No, Jennings Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jennings Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Jennings Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jennings Creek Elementary?

79.5% of students at Jennings Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
819
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 42101)
63,290
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
28
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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