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#667 of 1,284 schools in KY
Jody Richards Elementary
Elementary School · Warren County · Bowling Green, KY
A Warren County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2100 Elrod Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42104
- Math 49% proficient (2025)
- Reading 52% proficient (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jody Richards Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jody Richards 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$73,975
Median home value
$282,600
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| William H. Natcher ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| Legacy Christian Academy of Bowling GreenPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Lost River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 805 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #16 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
Jody Richards Elementary is listed in Warren County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jody Richards Elementary
Jody Richards Elementary is a public elementary school in Bowling Green, KY, part of Warren County, serving approximately 776 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #667 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jody Richards Elementary
What grades does Jody Richards Elementary serve?
Jody Richards Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Jody Richards Elementary?
Jody Richards Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jody Richards Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jody Richards Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jody Richards Elementary rank in KY?
Jody Richards Elementary ranks #667 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Jody Richards Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jody Richards Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Jody Richards Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jody Richards Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Jody Richards Elementary a charter school?
No, Jody Richards Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jody Richards Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jody Richards Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jody Richards Elementary?
49.2% of students at Jody Richards 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
- 776
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (270) 904-1901
- Area population (ZIP 42104)
- 41,273
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 42104; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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