Jody Richards Elementary

(270)904-1901

754 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jody Richards Elementary School, located at 2100 Elrod Rd. in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a prominent public school serving the Warren County Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional growth of its students. It is widely recognized in the community for its dedicated faculty, active parent-teacher involvement, and a focus on preparing young learners for success in their middle school transitions.

The school is characterized by its modern facilities and a diverse student body that benefits from a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including arts, technology integration, and athletic programs. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction, Jody Richards Elementary strives to meet the individual needs of every child, ensuring they are challenged and engaged. As a hub of the local neighborhood, the school plays a vital role in the Bowling Green community, consistently maintaining a reputation for being a focused and high-performing institution.

754

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jody Richards Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	44
Black	52
Asian	201
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	2

White
424 (56.2%)
Asian
201 (26.7%)
Black
52 (6.9%)
Hispanic
44 (5.8%)
Two or More
31 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)904-1901
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	754
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 45

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 122

Grade 6 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jody Richards Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	123
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	122
Grade 6	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jody Richards Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	364	48.3%
Male	390	51.7%

Elementary School K - 8th