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Briarwood Elementary School

265 Lovers Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42103Warren County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
706
Students
Total enrolled
$13,452
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 706 students in grades PK–06 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,452 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Briarwood Elementary School is a large elementary in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving grades PK–06 with 706 students. The district invests $13,452 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Briarwood Elementary School

706
Total Students
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
63%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution374 male · 332 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility63%
National avg 52% · 447 students
Student Composition
11%
55%
13%
13%
Asian11%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black13%
Multiracial5%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210573001909

Academic Outcomes at Briarwood Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 21th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 42103

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,452Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,452
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,919
Student Support$2,556
Administration$1,614
Operations$2,018
Other$1,345
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,452 spent per student, an estimated $5,959 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
33%
State government
44.6%
Local (property tax)
32.6%
Federal programs
22.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rich Pond ElementaryLost River ElementaryJennings Creek ElementaryAlvaton Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
South Warren Middle SchoolDrakes Creek Middle SchoolHenry F. Moss Middle SchoolWarren East Middle School
↓
High School
South Warren High SchoolGreenwood High SchoolWarren East High SchoolWarren Central High School
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyWarren County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWarren County →
Phone: (270)782-5554
NCES ID: 210573001909
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bowling Green seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Warren County
High
South Warren High School
1,494 students · 09–12
● 46 opp37% FRL
High
Greenwood High School
1,370 students · 09–12
● 46 opp47% FRL
High
Warren East High School
1,031 students · 09–12
60% FRL
High
Warren Central High School
1,021 students · 09–12
77% FRL
Elem
Rich Pond Elementary
876 students · PK–06
● 46 opp45% FRL
Elem
Lost River Elementary
794 students · PK–06
77% FRL
Mid
South Warren Middle School
772 students · 07–08
● 46 opp42% FRL
Elem
Jennings Creek Elementary
744 students · PK–06
81% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
265 Lovers Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.