Rich Pond Elementary

530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104

876 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Rich Pond Elementary is a public school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving students in the Warren County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help students transition successfully from their early formative years into middle school. It consistently maintains a reputation for high standards and is often recognized for its dedicated faculty and commitment to fostering both intellectual and personal growth in its student body.

Situated in a growing area of Warren County, Rich Pond Elementary benefits from a high level of parental involvement and active community support. The school curriculum is balanced, integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and collaboration. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Rich Pond strives to prepare its students to become responsible, engaged citizens while maintaining a positive and inclusive campus culture.

876

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rich Pond Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	670
Hispanic	55
Black	28
Asian	78
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	4

White
670 (76.5 %)
Asian
78 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
55 (6.3 %)
Two or More
41 (4.7 %)
Black
28 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	Warren County
Phone:	(270)781-9627
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	876
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 39

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rich Pond Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	129
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	108
Grade 6	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rich Pond Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	431	49.2%
Male	445	50.8%

Elementary School K - 8th