Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T C Cherry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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T C Cherry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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T C Cherry Elementary School's student population of 406 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
T C Cherry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T C Cherry Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
15%
10%
Black
27%
11%
White
39%
72%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is T C Cherry Elementary School's ranking?
T C Cherry Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are T C Cherry Elementary School often compared to?
T C Cherry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potter Gray Elementary School, W R Mcneill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend T C Cherry Elementary School?
406 students attend T C Cherry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of T C Cherry Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T C Cherry Elementary School?
T C Cherry Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does T C Cherry Elementary School offer ?
T C Cherry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is T C Cherry Elementary School part of?
T C Cherry Elementary School is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.
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