Bristow Elementary

6151 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101

(270)842-1960

651 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bristow Elementary School, located at 6151 Louisville Rd in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a public school serving students within the Warren County Public Schools district. It is widely recognized as a pillar of the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and collaborative learning projects.

Beyond academics, Bristow Elementary is known for its strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school frequently hosts events that bring families and staff together, creating a close-knit culture that aims to nurture the social-emotional growth of its students. With a dedicated staff and a commitment to integrating modern educational resources, Bristow provides a structured yet creative atmosphere intended to prepare elementary-aged children for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

651

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bristow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	110
Black	77
Asian	9
Two or More	81
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
367 (56.4 %)
Hispanic
110 (16.9 %)
Two or More
81 (12.4 %)
Black
77 (11.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
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:	Warren County
Phone:	(270)842-1960
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bristow Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	68
Grade 6	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bristow Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	330	50.7%
Male	321	49.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th