Jody Richards Elementary

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Jody Richards Elementary ranks 251 st of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jody Richards Elementary is a public elementary school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving 737 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 from SchoolDigger.

Jody Richards Elementary consistently performs above the Warren County and Kentucky state averages in mathematics and reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 61% of 3rd graders at Jody Richards Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 42% in the district and 43% statewide. The school's performance is particularly impressive given its relatively higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 41.25% to 47.9% over the past few years. However, the school's lower per-student spending and higher student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, such as Rich Pond Elementary and Plano Elementary, may be areas for further investigation and potential improvement.

While Jody Richards Elementary generally outperforms other schools in the Warren County School District, such as Cumberland Trace Elementary, Rockfield Elementary, and William H. Natcher Elementary, the school's performance for Asian and English Language Learner (ELL) students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Kentucky elementary schools. Addressing these performance gaps could be a focus area for the school to ensure equitable outcomes for all learners.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2100 Elrod Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 904-1901

District: Warren County

SchoolDigger Rank:
251^st of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Jody Richards Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 737

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.1%

Asian:

21.2%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Compare Details Jody Richards Elementary ranks better than 63.4% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.76. (See more...)

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Jody Richards Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jody Richards Elementary 251^st of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Jody Richards 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 all students at Jody Richards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2015	84.36	65^th	698	90.7%
2016	86.85	42^nd	690	93.9%
2017	81.78	87^th	694	87.5%
2018	72.62	138^th	691	80.0%
2019	76.20	116^th	700	83.4%
2021	58.08	174^th	517	66.3%
2022	65.66	185^th	684	73.0%
2023	56.71	271^st	687	60.6%
2024	60.76	251^st	685	63.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jody Richards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	70.06	14^th	81	82.7%
2019	66.43	19^th	96	80.2%
2022	24.15	33^rd	40	17.5%
2023	32.91	47^th	65	27.7%
2024	50.65	29^th	64	54.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jody Richards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.56	109^th	661	83.5%
2024	44.05	142^nd	279	49.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jody Richards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	47.61	344^th	631	45.5%
2019	51.05	329^th	664	50.5%
2021	59.87	105^th	275	61.8%
2022	49.12	312^th	667	53.2%
2023	54.65	256^th	670	61.8%
2024	50.81	295^th	665	55.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Jody Richards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	77.23	90^th	663	86.4%
2019	82.44	59^th	671	91.2%
2021	54.83	126^th	312	59.6%
2022	69.59	137^th	641	78.6%
2023	57.28	244^th	639	61.8%
2024	58.78	245^th	644	62.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Jody Richards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.43	78^th	474	83.5%
2022	62.25	56^th	206	72.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Jody Richards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	62.45	227^th	665	65.9%
2019	64.54	209^th	676	69.1%
2021	56.15	134^th	325	58.8%
2022	56.06	240^th	657	63.5%
2023	51.92	295^th	652	54.8%
2024	58.00	239^th	652	63.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Jody Richards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	63.78	10^th	22	54.5%
2019	49.14	12^th	23	47.8%
2022	34.76	14^th	19	26.3%
2023	37.89	16^th	23	30.4%
2024	27.96	20^th	25	20.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jody Richards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	54.24	60^th	153	60.8%
2019	72.48	30^th	152	80.3%

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Rank History for White students at Jody Richards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	70.35	144^th	593	75.7%
2019	72.29	125^th	592	78.9%
2021	57.33	123^rd	337	63.5%
2022	71.54	134^th	656	79.6%
2023	54.63	273^rd	658	58.5%
2024	63.92	202^nd	659	69.3%

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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 Jody Richards Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	524	15	38	36	1	0	14	628
2014	549	17	42	48	0	0	21	677
2015	586	26	51	50	0	0	23	736
2016	578	30	48	48	0	0	23	727
2017	558	24	49	57	0	1	26	715
2018	568	30	57	65	0	3	28	751
2019	547	26	78	59	0	2	30	742
2020	599	35	101	65	0	3	33	836
2021	566	29	118	63	1	4	37	818
2022	493	37	127	50	0	2	28	737
2023	458	37	156	53	1	2	30	737

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Jody Richards Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	628	34.0	18.4	19.1
2014	677	35.7	18.9	19.9
2015	736	39.0	18.8	21.5
2016	727	41.0	17.7	21.9
2017	715	37.4	19.0	25.2
2018	751	37.5	20.0	28.6
2019	742	38.4	19.3	32.3
2020	836	39.6	21.1	33.5
2021	818	44.6	18.3	44.4
2022	737	37.6	19.6	41.2
2023	737	48.0	15.3	47.9

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 Jody Richards Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	628	34.0	18.4	19.1
2014	677	35.7	18.9	19.9
2015	736	39.0	18.8	21.5
2016	727	41.0	17.7	21.9
2017	715	37.4	19.0	25.2
2018	751	37.5	20.0	28.6
2019	742	38.4	19.3	32.3
2020	836	39.6	21.1	33.5
2021	818	44.6	18.3	44.4
2022	737	37.6	19.6	41.2
2023	737	48.0	15.3	47.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jody Richards 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	$167 (1.5%)	$46 (0.4%)	$212 (1.9%)	$6,673 (59.7%)	$1,256 (11.2%)	$7,929 (70.9%)	$11,186
2019	$174 (1.6%)	$61 (0.6%)	$235 (2.2%)	$6,770 (63.7%)	$1,283 (12.1%)	$8,054 (75.7%)	$10,636
2020	$200 (1.9%)	$44 (0.4%)	$244 (2.3%)	$6,990 (66.5%)	$1,195 (11.4%)	$8,185 (77.9%)	$10,509
2021	$404 (3.7%)	$278 (2.5%)	$683 (6.2%)	$7,152 (65.0%)	$895 (8.1%)	$8,048 (73.1%)	$11,005
2022	$950 (6.8%)	$1,195 (8.6%)	$2,145 (15.4%)	$7,878 (56.6%)	$1,670 (12.0%)	$9,548 (68.6%)	$13,915

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jody Richards Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 116^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 271^st of 687 Elementary schools	22.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	742	737	0.7%
African American	26	37	42.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	78	156	100%
Hispanic	59	53	10.2%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	547	458	16.3%
Two or More Races	30	30
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.3%	47.9%	15.6%

Schools Near Jody Richards 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
W R McNeill Elementary School	Public	K-5	1800 Creason Drive	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Bowling Green Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 746-2260	439	26	17.1	51.0%	252 (57.4%)	74 (16.9%)	35 (8.0%)	43 (9.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.1%)	71.5	150^th of 685 public elementary schools	78.1%		72.4	136^th of 687 public elementary schools	80.2%	14	38.0	55.0	43.0		56.0	66.0	61.0		51.0	48.0	53.0	66.0	$15,977	$1,480	$577	$2,056	$8,175	$1,572	$9,748
Rockfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7597 Russellville Rd	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 843-8437	612	39	15.8	61.9%	430 (70.3%)	38 (6.2%)	31 (5.1%)	65 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	41 (6.7%)	48.3	341^st of 685 public elementary schools	50.2%		57.1	265^th of 687 public elementary schools	61.4%	76	45.0	30.0	33.0	64.0	36.0	45.0	37.0	70.0	29.0	64.0	34.0	47.0	$14,743	$1,110	$1,238	$2,349	$8,751	$1,379	$10,130
Warren Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1846 Loop Drive	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 781-2385	695	43	16.2	91.9%	157 (22.6%)	233 (33.5%)	210 (30.2%)	45 (6.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	45 (6.5%)	4.9	669^th of 685 public elementary schools	2.3%		5.4	670^th of 687 public elementary schools	2.5%	1				17.0	16.0	21.0	15.0	24.0		19.0			$14,859	$1,267	$1,155	$2,422	$8,734	$1,417	$10,152

Frequently Asked Questions about Jody Richards Elementary

What schools do graduates of Jody Richards Elementary attend?

Students who attend Jody Richards Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend Jody Richards Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 737 students attended Jody Richards Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Jody Richards Elementary?

Students at Jody Richards Elementary are 62% White, 21% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Jody Richards Elementary in?

Warren County

Is Jody Richards Elementary a good school?

Jody Richards Elementary ranks 251^st of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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