Plano Elementary

Summary:

Plano Elementary is a public elementary school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving 698 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Warren County School District, which is ranked 75 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Plano Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 20% of Kentucky elementary schools over the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 133 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Plano Elementary's academic performance is particularly strong, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, Science, Writing, and Editing and Mechanics significantly higher than the Warren County and state averages. For example, in 6th grade Mathematics, Plano Elementary had a 72% proficiency rate, compared to 51% for Warren County and 42% for the state.

While Plano Elementary excels in overall academic performance, there are notable disparities in the performance of certain student subgroups, particularly special education and low socioeconomic status students. This suggests that the school may need to focus on providing additional support and resources to these underperforming subgroups. Compared to nearby schools in the Warren County School District, such as Rich Pond Elementary and Cumberland Trace Elementary, Plano Elementary consistently outperforms its peers, particularly in Mathematics and Reading proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2650 Plano Rd
       Bowling Green, KY  42104


(270) 467-0411

District: Warren County

SchoolDigger Rank:
133rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,879 Help


Students who attend Plano Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Warren Middle School
High:    South Warren High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  699

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Asian:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Plano Elementary ranks better than 80.6% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 4th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Warren County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (8%), Asian (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Warren County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plano Elementary is 18.4. 13 elementary schools in the Warren County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plano Elementary is $13,879. 13 elementary schools in the Warren County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plano Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Plano Elementary 133rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Plano Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Warren County:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren County 75th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plano Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Plano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 65.28 221st 651 66.1%
2009 61.22 261st 658 60.3%
2010 48.27 385th 683 43.6%
2011 63.16 245th 688 64.4%
2012 68.26 183rd 713 74.3%
2013 67.05 199th 719 72.3%
2014 71.88 155th 705 78.0%
2015 81.24 81st 698 88.4%
2016 75.85 113th 690 83.6%
2017 84.27 62nd 694 91.1%
2018 90.26 28th 691 95.9%
2019 78.27 104th 700 85.1%
2021 67.10 118th 517 77.2%
2022 79.96 87th 684 87.3%
2023 74.89 116th 687 83.1%
2024 73.24 133rd 685 80.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Plano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.31 102nd 661 84.6%
2023 35.61 167th 257 35.0%
2024 20.87 250th 279 10.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.50 51st 631 91.9%
2019 74.41 96th 664 85.5%
2021 77.20 37th 275 86.5%
2022 73.92 78th 667 88.3%
2023 64.77 167th 670 75.1%
2024 57.27 241st 665 63.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Plano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.88 12th 663 98.2%
2019 84.13 46th 671 93.1%
2021 73.72 49th 312 84.3%
2022 82.62 54th 641 91.6%
2023 78.84 71st 639 88.9%
2024 81.96 66th 644 89.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Plano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.61 224th 445 49.7%
2019 45.00 221st 474 53.4%
2022 25.29 170th 206 17.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Plano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.38 55th 665 91.7%
2019 68.63 175th 676 74.1%
2021 61.64 101st 325 68.9%
2022 68.01 148th 657 77.5%
2023 66.25 166th 652 74.5%
2024 61.78 211th 652 67.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Plano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.87 16th 25 36.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.85 34th 135 74.8%
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Rank History for White students at Plano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.48 33rd 593 94.4%
2019 77.65 95th 592 84.0%
2021 64.42 92nd 337 72.7%
2022 78.68 88th 656 86.6%
2023 77.97 97th 658 85.3%
2024 73.83 129th 659 80.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Plano Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 393 3 1 11 1 n/a n/a 10 419
2009 379 6 2 11 0 n/a n/a 15 413
2010 527 18 3 34 1 n/a n/a 15 598
2011 532 15 3 34 1 0 13 0 598
2012 533 15 4 31 4 0 17 0 604
2013 538 19 7 33 1 0 22 0 620
2014 538 18 9 32 1 0 14 0 612
2015 503 17 12 34 1 0 17 0 584
2016 528 20 9 35 2 0 15 0 609
2017 501 21 8 24 1 0 15 0 570
2018 476 13 9 29 1 3 19 0 550
2019 498 17 12 31 0 3 20 0 581
2020 530 14 18 29 0 4 26 0 621
2021 492 23 27 29 0 5 32 0 608
2022 528 25 33 33 3 4 37 0 663
2023 529 29 41 43 3 6 47 0 698
2024 502 35 55 56 0 1 50 0 699

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plano Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 419 27.0 15.5 91
2009 413 28.0 14.8 36.4
2010 598 29.0 20.6 39.1
2011 598 36.4 16.4 35.5
2012 604 36.2 16.6 39.6
2013 620 34.9 17.7 41.1
2014 612 35.1 17.4 37.9
2015 584 37.0 15.7 40.9
2016 609 36.0 16.9 42.9
2017 570 33.7 16.8 38.8
2018 550 33.5 16.4 37.6
2019 581 34.1 17.0 46.3
2020 621 35.2 17.6 43.6
2021 608 36.3 16.7 47.2
2022 663 37.8 17.4 42.4
2023 698 39.7 17.5 45.4
2024 699 37.8 18.4 41.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plano Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 419 27.0 15.5 91
2009 413 28.0 14.8 36.4
2010 598 29.0 20.6 39.1
2011 598 36.4 16.4 35.5
2012 604 36.2 16.6 39.6
2013 620 34.9 17.7 41.1
2014 612 35.1 17.4 37.9
2015 584 37.0 15.7 40.9
2016 609 36.0 16.9 42.9
2017 570 33.7 16.8 38.8
2018 550 33.5 16.4 37.6
2019 581 34.1 17.0 46.3
2020 621 35.2 17.6 43.6
2021 608 36.3 16.7 47.2
2022 663 37.8 17.4 42.4
2023 698 39.7 17.5 45.4
2024 699 37.8 18.4 41.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Plano Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $333 (2.6%) $76 (0.6%) $408 (3.2%) $7,531 (59.7%) $1,542 (12.2%) $9,072 (71.9%) $12,621
2019 $366 (3.0%) $266 (2.2%) $631 (5.2%) $7,546 (62.1%) $1,525 (12.5%) $9,071 (74.6%) $12,160
2020 $318 (2.7%) $129 (1.1%) $447 (3.8%) $7,664 (65.2%) $1,482 (12.6%) $9,146 (77.8%) $11,760
2021 $612 (5.0%) $376 (3.1%) $988 (8.0%) $7,867 (63.8%) $1,089 (8.8%) $8,956 (72.7%) $12,322
2022 $865 (6.2%) $1,306 (9.4%) $2,171 (15.6%) $8,127 (58.6%) $1,364 (9.8%) $9,491 (68.4%) $13,879

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 116th of 687 Elementary schools
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students581698
 20.1%
African American1729
 70.6%
American Indian03
Asian1241
 241.7%
Hispanic3143
 38.7%
Pacific Islander36
 100%
White498529
 6.2%
Two or More Races2047
 135%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%45.4%
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In the 2023-24 school year, 699 students attended Plano Elementary.

Students who attend Plano Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Warren Middle School
High : South Warren High School

Students at Plano Elementary are 72% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Plano Elementary ranks 133rd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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