William H. Natcher Elementary

1434 Cave Mill Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104

713 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

William H. Natcher Elementary, located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a public school within the Warren County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its modern facilities and a dedicated faculty that utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the standard curriculum, Natcher Elementary often promotes extracurricular engagement and community involvement, encouraging students to participate in programs that build leadership, creativity, and teamwork. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Bowling Green community, the school strives to create an enriching environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

713

Total Students

48.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William H. Natcher Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	62
Black	54
Asian	244
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	13

White
310 (43.5%)
Asian
244 (34.2%)
Hispanic
62 (8.7%)
Black
54 (7.6%)
Two or More
30 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.8%)

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)842-1364
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 88

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William H. Natcher Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	101
Grade 6	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William H. Natcher Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	372	52.2%
Male	341	47.8%

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