Jody Richards Elementary vs Lost River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jody Richards Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
754 students
Lost River Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
856 students
| Measure | Jody Richards Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky | Lost River Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 707 | #635 of 707 |
| National rank | #15600 of 50,301 | #37362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 754 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 31% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jody Richards Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 31.8).
- •Jody Richards Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Jody Richards Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Jody Richards Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 78.4%).
- •Jody Richards Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.5).
- •Lost River Elementary is the larger school with 856 students compared with 754.
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 Jody Richards Elementary better than Lost River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jody Richards Elementary ranks higher (63.8 vs 31.8 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 Jody Richards Elementary and Lost River Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jody Richards Elementary: 754. Lost River Elementary: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jody Richards Elementary and Lost River Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Jody Richards Elementary is 161st of 707 and Lost River Elementary is 635th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).