B
Good
75/100

T C Cherry Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1001 Liberty Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
A
Students gain 1.17 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 78th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
406
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%78/100Students gain 1.17 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 75th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−4 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−5 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%52%reading -8 pts, math -2 pts37th percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading +0 pts, math -14 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading -3 pts, math -7 pts29th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1001 Liberty Ave
City Bowling Green
ZIP Code 42104
District 2100570
NCES School ID 210057000106
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42104

Understanding the community around T C Cherry Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,458
Per Capita Income $36,875
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.6%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $264,500
Median Rent $964
Owner-Occupied 62.6%
Renter-Occupied 37.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for T C Cherry Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.2%
Black 26.6%
Hispanic/Latino 15.5%
Two or More Races 9.6%
Pacific Islander 5.2%
Asian 3.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 406
Teachers (FTE) 29.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for T C Cherry Elementary School?
T C Cherry Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend T C Cherry Elementary School?
T C Cherry Elementary School has 406 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does T C Cherry Elementary School serve?
T C Cherry Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does T C Cherry Elementary School receive per student?
T C Cherry Elementary School receives $17,986 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around T C Cherry Elementary School in 42104 ▼
Avg Home Value
$326,292
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,338
1-Year Change
+1.3%
% Renters
37.4%

Other Schools in 42104

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026