Parker-Bennett-Curry School

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary School, located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a notable institution within the Bowling Green Independent School District. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural and demographic makeup of the surrounding community. Known for its commitment to student-centered learning, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its pupils.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who work to create an inclusive environment that fosters academic growth and community engagement. By leveraging a variety of educational resources and programs, Parker-Bennett-Curry strives to meet the unique needs of every learner. As a key part of the local education system, the school plays an essential role in preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing both intellectual curiosity and character development.

400

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	134
Black	146
Asian	23
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	6

Black
146 (36.5%)
Hispanic
134 (33.5%)
White
64 (16.0%)
Two or More
27 (6.8%)
Asian
23 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bowling Green Independent
Phone:	(270)746-2270
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 55