Top Rankings
Owensboro Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,935 students in Owensboro Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Owensboro Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
4,935 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Owensboro Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.44
# American Indian Students
9 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
124 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
615 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
629 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
13%
11%
# White Students
2,923 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
59%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
631 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
189
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
472
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
360
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
382
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
329
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
361
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
352
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
385
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
380
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
352
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
383
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
345
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,348 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,645 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,348
$14,317
Spending / Student
$15,645
$14,055
Best Owensboro Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1335 W 11th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1087
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1087
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Parrish Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Byers Ave
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1100
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1100
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Owensboro Innovation Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2631 S Griffith Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2060 Lewis Ln
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1140
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1140
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Owensboro High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,312 students
Rank: #66.
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2631 S Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #77.
Owensboro Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Booth Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1130
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1130
Grades: 5-8
| 789 students
Rank: #88.
Foust Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Foust Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1060
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1060
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #99.
Estes Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1675 Leitchfield Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1030
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1030
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1010.
Cravens Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2741 Cravens Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1010
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1010
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
1701 West 7th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1125
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1125
Grades: PK
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Owensboro Campus
Vocational School
1501 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owensboro Technical College
Vocational School
1501 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Owensboro Independent School District?
Owensboro Independent School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,935 students.
What is the rank of Owensboro Independent School District?
Owensboro Independent School District is ranked #98 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Owensboro Independent School District?
59% of Owensboro Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Owensboro Independent School District?
Owensboro Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Owensboro Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,645 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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