Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Potter Gray Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Potter Gray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Potter Gray Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Potter Gray Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potter Gray Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
7%
11%
White
75%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Potter Gray Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Potter Gray Elementary School often compared to?
Potter Gray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W R Mcneill Elementary School, T C Cherry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Potter Gray Elementary School?
424 students attend Potter Gray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Potter Gray Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potter Gray Elementary School?
Potter Gray Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Potter Gray Elementary School offer ?
Potter Gray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Potter Gray Elementary School part of?
Potter Gray Elementary School is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.
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