T C CHERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
T C Cherry Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bowling Green Independent school district, located in Bowling Green, KY with about 281 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, T C Cherry Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
T.C. Cherry Elementary School is a public school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving students in the Bowling Green Independent School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating project-based learning and various extracurricular activities to engage students both inside and outside the traditional classroom setting.
As part of the Bowling Green Independent system, T.C. Cherry focuses on cultivating a diverse and inclusive atmosphere that encourages student growth, leadership, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, ensuring that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive academically and personally. With its central location on Liberty Avenue, it remains a vital hub for elementary education in the heart of Bowling Green.
For more information, contact T C Cherry Elementary School at (270) 746-2230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
T C CHERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bowling Green, KY with about 281 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Bowling Green Independent
- Total Students:
- 281
- Teachers:
- 21.65
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 281 students
- White
- 60.1%
- Black or African American
- 16.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.9%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.