Jennings Creek Elementary vs Lost River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jennings Creek Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
852 students
Lost River Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
856 students
| Measure | Jennings Creek Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky | Lost River Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 707 | #635 of 707 |
| National rank | #41766 of 50,301 | #37362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 852 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lost River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 24.9).
- •Lost River Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Lost River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Lost River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 86.7%).
- •Jennings Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Lost River Elementary is the larger school with 856 students compared with 852.
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 Jennings Creek Elementary better than Lost River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lost River Elementary ranks higher (31.8 vs 24.9 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 Jennings Creek Elementary and Lost River Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jennings Creek Elementary: 852. Lost River Elementary: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jennings Creek Elementary and Lost River Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Jennings Creek Elementary is 672nd of 707 and Lost River Elementary is 635th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).