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Briarwood Elementary School vs. Jody Richards Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Briarwood Elementary School
265 Lovers Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42103
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Jody Richards Elementary School
2100 Elrod Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Jody Richards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jody Richards Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
664 students
776 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Briarwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jody Richards Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Briarwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jody Richards Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Briarwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jody Richards Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Warren County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jody Richards Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Warren County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#333 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
#278 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Briarwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jody Richards Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in KY)
43%
(Top 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Briarwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jody Richards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Briarwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jody Richards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Briarwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jody Richards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Briarwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jody Richards Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
56
Kindergarten Students
79
92
Grade 1 Students
88
90
Grade 2 Students
98
112
Grade 3 Students
91
89
Grade 4 Students
102
128
Grade 5 Students
84
98
Grade 6 Students
71
111

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jody Richards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jody Richards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jody Richards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
49%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jody Richards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jody Richards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jody Richards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Briarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jody Richards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Briarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jody Richards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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