Overview
Dishman McGinnis Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school enrolls 443 students. It is part of the Bowling Green Independent district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kentucky state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBowling Green Independent
County21227
CityBowling Green
ZIP42101
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID210057000100
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment443
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %96%
State Avg63%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)