Rich Pond Elementary

530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104

990 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Rich Pond Elementary is a public school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving students in the Warren County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help students transition successfully from their early formative years into middle school. It consistently maintains a reputation for high standards and is often recognized for its dedicated faculty and commitment to fostering both intellectual and personal growth in its student body.

Situated in a growing area of Warren County, Rich Pond Elementary benefits from a high level of parental involvement and active community support. The school curriculum is balanced, integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and collaboration. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Rich Pond strives to prepare its students to become responsible, engaged citizens while maintaining a positive and inclusive campus culture.

990

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rich Pond Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	689
Hispanic	95
Black	53
Asian	89
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
689 (69.6%)
Hispanic
95 (9.6%)
Asian
89 (9.0%)
Two or More
55 (5.6%)
Black
53 (5.4%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.8%)
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)781-9627
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 40

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 139

Grade 6 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rich Pond Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	136
Grade 2	133
Grade 3	139
Grade 4	139
Grade 5	139
Grade 6	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rich Pond Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	473	47.8%
Male	517	52.2%

Elementary School K - 8th