Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bowling Green Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowling Green Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bowling Green Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowling Green Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowling Green Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1171 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowling Green Elementary School's ranking?
Bowling Green Elementary School is ranked #1171 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bowling Green Elementary School often compared to?
Bowling Green Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Wauchula Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School, Wauchula Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bowling Green Elementary School?
291 students attend Bowling Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bowling Green Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowling Green Elementary School?
Bowling Green Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bowling Green Elementary School offer ?
Bowling Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowling Green Elementary School part of?
Bowling Green Elementary School is part of Hardee School District.
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