Cravens Elementary School

2741 Cravens Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cravens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cravens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Cravens Elementary School's student population of 360 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Cravens Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cravens Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#1068 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
30%
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20-24%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cravens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
8%
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Black
15%
11%
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White
48%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Cravens Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cravens Elementary School's ranking?
Cravens Elementary School is ranked #1068 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Cravens Elementary School often compared to?
Cravens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foust Elementary School, Estes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Cravens Elementary School?
360 students attend Cravens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cravens Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cravens Elementary School?
Cravens Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cravens Elementary School offer ?
Cravens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cravens Elementary School part of?
Cravens Elementary School is part of Owensboro Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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