Bristow Elementary vs Potter Gray Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristow Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
699 students
Potter Gray Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students
| Measure | Bristow Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky | Potter Gray Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #562 of 707 | #108 of 707 |
| National rank | #32096 of 50,301 | #12901 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 699 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 61% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potter Gray Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 39.7).
- •Potter Gray Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •Potter Gray Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Potter Gray Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 69.8%).
- •Bristow Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.5).
- •Bristow Elementary is the larger school with 699 students compared with 499.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bristow Elementary better than Potter Gray Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Potter Gray Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 39.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bristow Elementary and Potter Gray Elementary?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bristow Elementary: 699. Potter Gray Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bristow Elementary and Potter Gray Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Bristow Elementary is 562nd of 707 and Potter Gray Elementary is 108th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).