Richardsville Elementary

1775 Richardsville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101

446 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Richardsville Elementary School, located at 1775 Richardsville Road in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a notable institution within the Warren County Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for being a leader in energy efficiency. As the nation’s first Net Zero energy school, the facility itself serves as a teaching tool, utilizing solar panels and geothermal systems to produce as much energy as it consumes, providing students with a unique, hands-on environment for learning about sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Beyond its innovative infrastructure, Richardsville Elementary is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented atmosphere. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular activities designed to develop well-rounded students. By integrating modern technology with traditional instructional values, the school maintains a strong focus on preparing its young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of responsibility toward their community and the environment.

446

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richardsville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	40
Black	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
383 (85.9%)
Hispanic
40 (9.0%)
Two or More
19 (4.3%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
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:	Warren County
Phone:	(270)777-3232
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 27

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Richardsville Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Richardsville Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	50%
Male	223	50%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th