Lost River Elementary

856 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lost River Elementary, located on Modern Way in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a public school serving students in the Warren County School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. It generally follows the standards and curriculum set forth by the Kentucky Department of Education, providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children in the local area.

Beyond the classroom, Lost River Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded school culture. The school actively works to engage families and the community, often hosting events and programs designed to strengthen the connection between home and school life. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

856

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lost River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	217
Black	117
Asian	102
Two or More	68
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	33

White
318 (37.1%)
Hispanic
217 (25.4%)
Black
117 (13.7%)
Asian
102 (11.9%)
Two or More
68 (7.9%)
Pacific Islander
33 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Warren County
Phone:	(270)746-0334
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	644
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lost River Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	126
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	97
Grade 6	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lost River Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	421	49.2%
Male	435	50.8%

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699 Students

6151 Louisville Rd
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Elementary School Pre-K - 6th