Dishman McGinnis Elementary School

375 Glen Lily Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dishman McGinnis Elementary School, located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Bowling Green Independent School District, the school is situated in a residential area of the city and is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while providing various resources to meet the social and emotional needs of its students, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for their future education.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dishman McGinnis places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school frequently organizes events and initiatives designed to connect families with the educational process, creating a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and the local neighborhood. With a focus on preparing children for the transition to middle school, the faculty utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to promote literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills within a modern, structured classroom setting.

430

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dishman McGinnis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	169
Black	108
Asian	20
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
169 (39.3 %)
Black
108 (25.1 %)
White
100 (23.3 %)
Two or More
31 (7.2 %)
Asian
20 (4.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Bowling Green Independent
Phone:	(270)746-2250
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dishman McGinnis Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dishman McGinnis Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	50.5%
Male	213	49.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th