Lost River Elementary vs Rich Pond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lost River Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
856 students
Rich Pond Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
990 students
| Measure | Lost River Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky | Rich Pond Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #635 of 707 | #67 of 707 |
| National rank | #37362 of 50,301 | #10900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 856 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 68% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rich Pond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 31.8).
- •Rich Pond Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 31%).
- •Rich Pond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Rich Pond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 78.4%).
- •Lost River Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.0).
- •Rich Pond Elementary is the larger school with 990 students compared with 856.
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 Lost River Elementary better than Rich Pond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rich Pond Elementary ranks higher (70.6 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 Lost River Elementary and Rich Pond Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lost River Elementary: 856. Rich Pond Elementary: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lost River Elementary and Rich Pond Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Lost River Elementary is 635th of 707 and Rich Pond Elementary is 67th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).