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#537 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 42% in state
Parker-bennett-curry School
Elementary School · Bowling Green Independent · Bowling Green, KY
A Bowling Green Independent elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
165 Webb Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Math 23% proficient (2025)
- Reading 23% proficient (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parker-bennett-curry School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parker-bennett-curry School 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Interparochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Childrens Crisis Stabilization UnitEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Jackson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Dishman Mcginnis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 443 | 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.
Bowling Green Independent
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parker-bennett-curry School is listed in Bowling Green Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parker-bennett-curry School
Parker-bennett-curry School is a public elementary school in Bowling Green, KY, part of Bowling Green Independent, serving approximately 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parker-bennett-curry School
What grades does Parker-bennett-curry School serve?
Parker-bennett-curry School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Parker-bennett-curry School?
Parker-bennett-curry School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker-bennett-curry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker-bennett-curry School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parker-bennett-curry School rank in KY?
Parker-bennett-curry School ranks #537 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Parker-bennett-curry School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parker-bennett-curry School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Parker-bennett-curry School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parker-bennett-curry School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parker-bennett-curry School a charter school?
No, Parker-bennett-curry School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parker-bennett-curry School a Title I school?
No, Parker-bennett-curry School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parker-bennett-curry School?
99.2% of students at Parker-bennett-curry School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (270) 746-2270
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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