W R MCNEILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W R McNeill 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 396 students offering grade levels from 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 23 teachers, W R McNeill Elementary School 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.

W.R. McNeill Elementary School, located on Creason Drive in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a public school serving students in the Bowling Green Independent School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social development. The school environment is typically characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally.

Beyond core academics, W.R. McNeill is known for participating in the broader mission of the Bowling Green Independent School District, which prioritizes inclusive education and preparing students for future success. The school often engages in community-oriented activities and works closely with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With its central location in Bowling Green, it serves as a neighborhood hub that strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through dedicated teaching staff and structured extracurricular opportunities.

For more information, contact W R McNeill Elementary School at (270) 746-2260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1800 Creason Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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W R MCNEILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bowling Green, KY with about 396 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
396
Teachers:
23.49
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 396 students

White
67.2%
Black or African American
14.4%
Two or more races
9.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Asian
3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.