POTTER GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Potter Gray Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Bowling Green Independent school district, located in Bowling Green, KY with about 445 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Potter Gray Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Potter Gray Elementary School, located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades P-6. As part of the Bowling Green Independent School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on a diverse student body and a strong sense of community, often highlighted by its active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and various extracurricular initiatives that aim to engage students beyond the standard curriculum.
The school is frequently recognized for its high performance standards and dedicated faculty. By focusing on individualized instruction and providing a wide array of support services, Potter Gray strives to ensure that every student reaches their full potential. With its convenient location in the Wakefield neighborhood, the school remains a central hub for local families, consistently working to foster a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Potter Gray Elementary at (270) 746-2280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bowling Green, KY 42103-1599
(270) 746-2280
POTTER GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bowling Green, KY with about 445 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Bowling Green Independent
- Total Students:
- 445
- Teachers:
- 25.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 445 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POTTER GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.6%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.