Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parker-bennett-curry School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker-bennett-curry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Parker-bennett-curry School's student population of 400 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parker-bennett-curry School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker-bennett-curry School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
34%
10%
Black
36%
11%
White
16%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker-bennett-curry School's ranking?
Parker-bennett-curry School is ranked #924 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Parker-bennett-curry School?
400 students attend Parker-bennett-curry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Parker-bennett-curry School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker-bennett-curry School?
Parker-bennett-curry School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parker-bennett-curry School offer ?
Parker-bennett-curry School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parker-bennett-curry School part of?
Parker-bennett-curry School is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.
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