Warren Elementary

Summary:

Warren Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 695 students. The school is part of the Warren County School District, which is ranked 75 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its location in Bowling Green, Warren Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Kentucky elementary schools, with a ranking between 516-670 out of 517-700 schools over the past 8 years. The school's performance on state assessments (KSA) is significantly below the Warren County and Kentucky state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 51% in the Warren County district and 42% statewide. This underperformance is particularly concerning for the school's African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who are also ranked in the bottom 20% of Kentucky schools for these subgroups.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.49% to 91.94% over the past 3 years, and the relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 16.2, may be contributing factors to the low academic performance at Warren Elementary. These challenges are in stark contrast to the nearby Briarwood Elementary, Cumberland Trace Elementary, and William H. Natcher Elementary schools, which have significantly higher academic performance, with 6th-grade Mathematics proficiency rates ranging from 63% to 68%.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1846 Loop Drive
       Bowling Green, KY  42101


(270) 781-2385

District: Warren County

SchoolDigger Rank:
669th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,859 Help


Students who attend Warren Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Henry F. Moss Middle School
High:    Warren Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  704

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.1%
Hispanic:
29.0%
White:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Warren Elementary ranks worse than 97.7% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last 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 4.95. (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 Student population at Warren Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.1%), Hispanic (29%), White (18.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Warren County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Warren Elementary is 17.9. 11 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 Warren Elementary is $14,859. 8 elementary schools in the Warren County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Warren Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren Elementary 669th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Warren 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 Warren Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Warren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 18.44 565th 638 11.4%
2008 6.74 623rd 651 4.3%
2009 20.82 559th 658 15.0%
2010 12.61 625th 683 8.5%
2011 8.15 647th 688 6.0%
2012 8.15 700th 713 1.8%
2013 9.48 694th 719 3.5%
2014 16.12 648th 705 8.1%
2015 17.96 631st 698 9.6%
2016 16.29 625th 690 9.4%
2017 14.97 631st 694 9.1%
2018 14.49 631st 691 8.7%
2019 10.49 656th 700 6.3%
2021 5.75 516th 517 0.2%
2022 7.04 657th 684 3.9%
2023 5.35 670th 687 2.5%
2024 4.95 669th 685 2.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Warren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.20 72nd 81 11.1%
2019 31.71 77th 96 19.8%
2023 9.52 65th 65 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Warren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.31 594th 661 10.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Warren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.49 564th 631 10.6%
2019 17.05 604th 664 9.0%
2022 12.19 633rd 667 5.1%
2023 9.73 650th 670 3.0%
2024 9.24 645th 665 3.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Warren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.15 586th 663 11.6%
2019 13.74 620th 671 7.6%
2021 14.61 299th 312 4.2%
2022 11.62 603rd 641 5.9%
2023 5.41 625th 639 2.2%
2024 5.55 629th 644 2.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Warren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.84 399th 445 10.3%
2019 19.26 427th 474 9.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Warren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.11 623rd 665 6.3%
2019 9.65 640th 676 5.3%
2022 5.74 641st 657 2.4%
2023 5.65 643rd 652 1.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Warren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.72 20th 22 9.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Warren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.06 171st 184 7.1%
2019 19.75 172nd 185 7.0%
2022 8.16 116th 118 1.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Warren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.98 104th 153 32.0%
2019 45.18 88th 152 42.1%
2022 45.70 58th 114 49.1%
2023 13.52 115th 120 4.2%
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Rank History for White students at Warren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.84 485th 593 18.2%
2019 16.78 530th 592 10.5%
2022 9.06 633rd 656 3.5%
2023 15.48 601st 658 8.7%
2024 18.29 580th 659 12.0%
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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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by a citizen
Monday, May 27, 2013

Open Quote Warren Elementary is one of the most culturally diverse schools in the Bowling Green/Warren County community. They have the highest English as a Second Language and Special Education population in the area. Teachers work hard to meet both the basic needs and educational needs of students. The Free/Reduced Lunch graph on this site is grossly inaccurate as the percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch is well into the 90% range. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Warren Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 870 88 4 2 9 n/a n/a 0 973
1989 685 65 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1990 711 128 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1991 665 135 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1992 676 142 5 0 0 n/a n/a 34 857
1993 669 151 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 827
1994 674 165 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 854
1995 453 166 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1996 453 166 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1997 401 206 8 22 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1998 405 193 1 24 0 n/a n/a 30 653
1999 352 160 2 32 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 337 138 2 51 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 300 162 5 69 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2002 380 173 4 70 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2003 380 173 4 70 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2004 401 159 8 70 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2005 380 158 10 63 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2006 371 133 11 61 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2007 256 132 12 84 0 n/a n/a 75 559
2008 351 158 15 100 2 n/a n/a 20 646
2009 398 172 24 106 0 n/a n/a 33 733
2010 393 184 38 111 0 n/a n/a 59 785
2011 414 170 66 105 0 0 33 0 788
2012 398 169 51 115 0 1 40 0 774
2013 372 154 48 140 0 1 49 0 764
2014 346 157 48 153 2 3 53 0 762
2015 350 173 61 141 2 3 50 0 780
2016 336 198 64 180 3 2 42 0 825
2017 291 197 76 165 2 4 40 0 775
2018 266 228 90 167 3 4 46 0 804
2019 130 220 84 143 2 4 27 0 610
2020 145 258 77 187 2 3 32 0 704
2021 128 207 69 175 4 4 37 0 624
2022 124 218 56 193 5 2 39 0 637
2023 157 233 45 210 2 3 45 0 695
2024 131 247 71 204 4 8 39 0 704

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 Warren Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 973 47.7 20.3 n/a
1989 752 38.1 19.7 n/a
1990 843 42.8 19.6 n/a
1991 803 43.1 18.6 n/a
1992 857 44.9 19.0 n/a
1993 827 43.4 19.1 n/a
1994 854 14.9 57.3 n/a
1995 634 37.7 16.8 n/a
1996 634 37.7 16.8 n/a
1997 638 39.2 16.3 74.5
1998 653 40.6 16.1 77.2
1999 546 29.7 20.3 92.1
2000 531 33.9 18.1 96.4
2001 536 38.1 16.7 101.9
2002 627 37.0 16.9 99.5
2003 627 37.0 16.9 99.5
2004 638 39.8 16.0 n/a
2005 611 43.0 14.2 n/a
2006 577 40.3 14.3 87
2007 559 41.0 13.6 80.6
2008 646 43.0 15.0 53.2
2009 733 49.0 15.0 60.9
2010 785 43.0 18.2 43.9
2011 788 53.0 14.8 31.5
2012 774 49.6 15.6 90.1
2013 764 53.1 14.3 84.2
2014 762 54.5 13.9 81.9
2015 780 53.0 14.7 85.8
2016 825 54.0 15.2 89.3
2017 775 50.6 15.3 90.6
2018 804 51.5 15.6 78.2
2019 610 40.6 15.0 83.9
2020 704 43.5 16.1 73.2
2021 624 42.4 14.7 83.5
2022 637 45.0 14.1 91.4
2023 695 42.9 16.2 91.9
2024 704 39.3 17.9 86.2

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 Warren Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 973 47.7 20.3 n/a
1989 752 38.1 19.7 n/a
1990 843 42.8 19.6 n/a
1991 803 43.1 18.6 n/a
1992 857 44.9 19.0 n/a
1993 827 43.4 19.1 n/a
1994 854 14.9 57.3 n/a
1995 634 37.7 16.8 n/a
1996 634 37.7 16.8 n/a
1997 638 39.2 16.3 74.5
1998 653 40.6 16.1 77.2
1999 546 29.7 20.3 92.1
2000 531 33.9 18.1 96.4
2001 536 38.1 16.7 101.9
2002 627 37.0 16.9 99.5
2003 627 37.0 16.9 99.5
2004 638 39.8 16.0 n/a
2005 611 43.0 14.2 n/a
2006 577 40.3 14.3 87
2007 559 41.0 13.6 80.6
2008 646 43.0 15.0 53.2
2009 733 49.0 15.0 60.9
2010 785 43.0 18.2 43.9
2011 788 53.0 14.8 31.5
2012 774 49.6 15.6 90.1
2013 764 53.1 14.3 84.2
2014 762 54.5 13.9 81.9
2015 780 53.0 14.7 85.8
2016 825 54.0 15.2 89.3
2017 775 50.6 15.3 90.6
2018 804 51.5 15.6 78.2
2019 610 40.6 15.0 83.9
2020 704 43.5 16.1 73.2
2021 624 42.4 14.7 83.5
2022 637 45.0 14.1 91.4
2023 695 42.9 16.2 91.9
2024 704 39.3 17.9 86.2

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 Warren 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 $420 (3.1%) $79 (0.6%) $500 (3.7%) $7,746 (57.5%) $1,738 (12.9%) $9,484 (70.4%) $13,465
2019 $625 (4.1%) $583 (3.8%) $1,208 (7.8%) $9,163 (59.4%) $2,540 (16.5%) $11,703 (75.8%) $15,430
2020 $520 (4.3%) $323 (2.7%) $843 (7.0%) $7,296 (60.7%) $1,950 (16.2%) $9,246 (76.9%) $12,017
2021 $729 (5.3%) $784 (5.6%) $1,513 (10.9%) $8,860 (63.8%) $1,053 (7.6%) $9,913 (71.4%) $13,883
2022 $1,267 (8.5%) $1,155 (7.8%) $2,422 (16.3%) $8,734 (58.8%) $1,417 (9.5%) $10,152 (68.3%) $14,859

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Warren Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 656th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 670th of 687 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students610695
 13.9%
African American220233
 5.9%
American Indian22
Asian8445
 46.4%
Hispanic143210
 46.9%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White130157
 20.8%
Two or More Races2745
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.9%91.9%
 8%


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Students at Warren Elementary are 35% African American, 29% Hispanic, 19% White, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Warren Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry F. Moss Middle School
High : Warren Central High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 704 students attended Warren Elementary.

Warren Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Kentucky elementary schools.


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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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