Potter Gray Elementary

610 Wakefield Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42103

499 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Potter Gray Elementary School, located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades P-6. As part of the Bowling Green Independent School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on a diverse student body and a strong sense of community, often highlighted by its active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and various extracurricular initiatives that aim to engage students beyond the standard curriculum.

The school is frequently recognized for its high performance standards and dedicated faculty. By focusing on individualized instruction and providing a wide array of support services, Potter Gray strives to ensure that every student reaches their full potential. With its convenient location in the Wakefield neighborhood, the school remains a central hub for local families, consistently working to foster a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

499

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potter Gray Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	23
Black	46
Asian	16
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	11

White
359 (71.9%)
Black
46 (9.2%)
Two or More
43 (8.6%)
Hispanic
23 (4.6%)
Asian
16 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)746-2280
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 87

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Potter Gray Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Potter Gray Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	249	49.9%
Male	250	50.1%

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