Plano Elementary

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

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:
133^rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Plano Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 698

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.4%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.24. (See more...)

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Plano Elementary:

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

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Warren County:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren County 75^th 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
2008	65.28	221^st	651	66.1%
2009	61.22	261^st	658	60.3%
2010	48.27	385^th	683	43.6%
2011	63.16	245^th	688	64.4%
2012	68.26	183^rd	713	74.3%
2013	67.05	199^th	719	72.3%
2014	71.88	155^th	705	78.0%
2015	81.24	81^st	698	88.4%
2016	75.85	113^th	690	83.6%
2017	84.27	62^nd	694	91.1%
2018	90.26	28^th	691	95.9%
2019	78.27	104^th	700	85.1%
2021	67.10	118^th	517	77.2%
2022	79.96	87^th	684	87.3%
2023	74.89	116^th	687	83.1%
2024	73.24	133^rd	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
2019	77.31	102^nd	661	84.6%
2023	35.61	167^th	257	35.0%
2024	20.87	250^th	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
2018	83.50	51^st	631	91.9%
2019	74.41	96^th	664	85.5%
2021	77.20	37^th	275	86.5%
2022	73.92	78^th	667	88.3%
2023	64.77	167^th	670	75.1%
2024	57.27	241^st	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
2018	92.88	12^th	663	98.2%
2019	84.13	46^th	671	93.1%
2021	73.72	49^th	312	84.3%
2022	82.62	54^th	641	91.6%
2023	78.84	71^st	639	88.9%
2024	81.96	66^th	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
2018	43.61	224^th	445	49.7%
2019	45.00	221^st	474	53.4%
2022	25.29	170^th	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
2018	83.38	55^th	665	91.7%
2019	68.63	175^th	676	74.1%
2021	61.64	101^st	325	68.9%
2022	68.01	148^th	657	77.5%
2023	66.25	166^th	652	74.5%
2024	61.78	211^th	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	16^th	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	34^th	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
2018	90.48	33^rd	593	94.4%
2019	77.65	95^th	592	84.0%
2021	64.42	92^nd	337	72.7%
2022	78.68	88^th	656	86.6%
2023	77.97	97^th	658	85.3%
2024	73.83	129^th	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.

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

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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

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

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Plano Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

Impact of COVID-19 on Plano Elementary

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Rankings

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

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	581	698	20.1%
African American	17	29	70.6%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	12	41	241.7%
Hispanic	31	43	38.7%
Pacific Islander	3	6	100%
White	498	529	6.2%
Two or More Races	20	47	135%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.3%	45.4%	0.9%

Schools Near Plano Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)				KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Plano Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2650 Plano Rd	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 467-0411	698	40	17.5	45.4%	529 (75.8%)	29 (4.2%)	43 (6.2%)	41 (5.9%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.9%)	47 (6.7%)	73.2	133^rd of 685 public elementary schools	80.6%		74.9	116^th of 687 public elementary schools	83.1%	17	45.0	59.0	58.0	72.0	52.0	53.0	49.0	62.0	50.0	73.0	36.0	67.0	$13,879	$865	$1,306	$2,171	$8,127	$1,364	$9,491
Jody Richards Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2100 Elrod Rd.	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 904-1901	737	48	15.3	47.9%	458 (62.1%)	37 (5.0%)	53 (7.2%)	156 (21.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.1%)	60.8	251^st of 685 public elementary schools	63.4%		56.7	271^st of 687 public elementary schools	60.6%	20	61.0	42.0	46.0	50.0	64.0	47.0	47.0	53.0	34.0	60.0	47.0	43.0	$13,915	$950	$1,195	$2,145	$7,878	$1,670	$9,548
Alvaton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6350 Old Scottsville Rd.	Alvaton	42122	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 843-8067	744	42	17.6	52.8%	547 (73.5%)	40 (5.4%)	46 (6.2%)	70 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	33 (4.4%)	73.8	129^th of 685 public elementary schools	81.2%		74.4	121^st of 687 public elementary schools	82.4%	8	54.0	53.0	45.0	59.0	66.0	65.0	49.0	73.0	44.0	64.0	40.0	57.0	$15,470	$1,033	$1,053	$2,086	$8,121	$1,651	$9,772
William H. Natcher Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1434 Cave Mill Rd	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 842-1364	679	45	15.0	75.3%	316 (46.5%)	39 (5.7%)	41 (6.0%)	229 (33.7%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.8%)	41 (6.0%)	81.7	85^th of 685 public elementary schools	87.6%		63.1	224^th of 687 public elementary schools	67.4%	139	53.0	58.0	57.0	63.0	59.0	63.0	57.0	60.0	49.0	72.0	54.0	72.0	$15,244	$1,223	$1,280	$2,503	$8,612	$1,774	$10,386
Rich Pond Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	530 Rich Pond Rd	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 781-9627	876	47	18.6	44.6%	670 (76.5%)	28 (3.2%)	55 (6.3%)	78 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	41 (4.7%)	79.9	94^th of 685 public elementary schools	86.3%		77.3	99^th of 687 public elementary schools	85.6%	5	61.0	54.0	51.0	69.0	66.0	54.0	55.0	63.0	47.0	83.0	49.0	67.0	$13,517	$815	$924	$1,739	$7,246	$1,410	$8,656
Cumberland Trace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2464 Cumberland Trace Rd	Bowling Green	42103	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 781-1356	603	37	16.2	51.7%	391 (64.8%)	32 (5.3%)	86 (14.3%)	56 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.5%)	28 (4.6%)	71.3	153^rd of 685 public elementary schools	77.7%		68.2	174^th of 687 public elementary schools	74.7%	21	58.0	59.0	52.0	68.0	51.0	54.0	46.0	63.0	46.0	60.0	53.0	41.0	$15,687	$1,427	$1,173	$2,600	$8,346	$2,461	$10,807
Lost River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	450 Modern Way	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 746-0334	794	48	16.6	77.5%	334 (42.1%)	106 (13.4%)	188 (23.7%)	81 (10.2%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.3%)	50 (6.3%)	20.1	572^nd of 685 public elementary schools	16.5%		16.9	597^th of 687 public elementary schools	13.1%	25	16.0	17.0	22.0	37.0	26.0	26.0	35.0	42.0	16.0	32.0	26.0	50.0	$14,239	$1,080	$1,167	$2,246	$8,319	$1,394	$9,713
Briarwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	265 Lovers Ln	Bowling Green	42103	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 782-5554	706	49	14.5	63.3%	385 (54.5%)	95 (13.5%)	94 (13.3%)	78 (11.0%)	3 (0.4%)	15 (2.1%)	36 (5.1%)	60.2	255^th of 685 public elementary schools	62.8%		46.7	364^th of 687 public elementary schools	47.0%	109	48.0	38.0	43.0	66.0	48.0	43.0	44.0	73.0	38.0	57.0	41.0	56.0	$15,087	$1,504	$1,367	$2,871	$8,530	$1,446	$9,976
T C Cherry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Liberty Ave	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Bowling Green Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 746-2230	428	26	16.7	84.3%	173 (40.4%)	97 (22.7%)	71 (16.6%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	52 (12.1%)	37.8	438^th of 685 public elementary schools	36.1%		26.8	518^th of 687 public elementary schools	24.6%	80	24.0	33.0	26.0		35.0	54.0	47.0		26.0	42.0	35.0	60.0	$23,069	$2,305	$1,051	$3,356	$11,519	$1,942	$13,462
Jennings Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2617 Russellville Road	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 904-9200	744	50	15.0	80.9%	268 (36.0%)	144 (19.4%)	126 (16.9%)	155 (20.8%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.3%)	33 (4.4%)	27.5	519^th of 685 public elementary schools	24.2%		18.9	578^th of 687 public elementary schools	15.9%	59	26.0	32.0	36.0	40.0	22.0	33.0	34.0	39.0	22.0	56.0	30.0	38.0	$15,664	$1,448	$1,364	$2,812	$8,644	$1,768	$10,413

Frequently Asked Questions about Plano Elementary

What district is Plano Elementary in?

Warren County

What is the racial makeup of Plano Elementary?

Students at Plano Elementary are 76% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% African American.

How many students attend Plano Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 698 students attended Plano Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Plano Elementary attend?

Students who attend Plano Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Is Plano Elementary a good school?

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

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