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#514 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 40% in state
W R Mcneill Elementary School
Elementary School · Bowling Green Independent · Bowling Green, KY
A Bowling Green Independent elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 Creason Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Math 51% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W R Mcneill Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W R Mcneill Elementary 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| T C Cherry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Dishman Mcginnis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 443 | Compare → |
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.
Bowling Green Independent
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 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
W R Mcneill Elementary School is listed in Bowling Green Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W R Mcneill Elementary School
W R Mcneill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bowling Green, KY, part of Bowling Green Independent, serving approximately 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W R Mcneill Elementary School
What grades does W R Mcneill Elementary School serve?
W R Mcneill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend W R Mcneill Elementary School?
W R Mcneill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W R Mcneill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W R Mcneill Elementary School 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 W R Mcneill Elementary School rank in KY?
W R Mcneill Elementary School ranks #514 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is W R Mcneill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
W R Mcneill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 W R Mcneill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W R Mcneill Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W R Mcneill Elementary School a charter school?
No, W R Mcneill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W R Mcneill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, W R Mcneill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W R Mcneill Elementary School?
51.6% of students at W R Mcneill Elementary 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
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (270) 746-2260
- 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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