W R McNeill Elementary School

1800 Creason Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101

439 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

439

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W R McNeill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	35
Black	74
Asian	43
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
252 (57.4 %)
Black
74 (16.9 %)
Asian
43 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
35 (8.0 %)
Two or More
31 (7.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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)746-2260
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 86

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 69