Lost River Elementary vs William H. Natcher Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.1 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
William H. Natcher Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
713 students
| Measure | Lost River Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky | William H. Natcher Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 707 | #549 of 707 |
| National rank | #37362 of 50,301 | #31422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 856 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William H. Natcher Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 31.8).
- •William H. Natcher Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •William H. Natcher Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •William H. Natcher Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 78.4%).
- •William H. Natcher Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.5).
- •Lost River Elementary is the larger school with 856 students compared with 713.
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 William H. Natcher Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William H. Natcher Elementary ranks higher (40.8 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 Lost River Elementary and William H. Natcher Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lost River Elementary: 856. William H. Natcher Elementary: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lost River Elementary and William H. Natcher Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Lost River Elementary is 635th of 707 and William H. Natcher Elementary is 549th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).