Bowling Green R-I School District

700 W. Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334-0005
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Bowling Green R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,243 students in Bowling Green R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Bowling Green R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,243 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bowling Green R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#173 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
40%
46%
43%
42%
38%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
87%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,724 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,118 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,724
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,118
$14,008

Best Bowling Green R-I School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frankford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 School Street
Frankford, MO 63441
(573) 784-2550
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bowling Green Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 W Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Bowling Green High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Green Ecc
803 Bobcat Blvd.
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5441
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bowling Green R-I School District?
Bowling Green R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,243 students.
What is the rank of Bowling Green R-I School District?
Bowling Green R-I School District is ranked #156 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bowling Green R-I School District?
87% of Bowling Green R-I School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowling Green R-I School District?
Bowling Green R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Bowling Green R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,118 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,243 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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