Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Owen County Elementary/primary 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 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Owen County Elementary/Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Owenton, KY, encompassing approximately 354.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owen County Elementary/primary School's student population of 674 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
674 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Owen County Elementary/primary 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 Owen County Elementary/primary School is 0.19, which is less 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
#949 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owen County Elementary/primary School's ranking?
Owen County Elementary/primary School is ranked #949 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Owen County Elementary/primary School often compared to?
Owen County Elementary/primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owen County High School, Maurice Bowling Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Owen County Elementary/primary School?
674 students attend Owen County Elementary/primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Owen County Elementary/primary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owen County Elementary/primary School?
Owen County Elementary/primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Owen County Elementary/primary School offer ?
Owen County Elementary/primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Owen County Elementary/primary School part of?
Owen County Elementary/primary School is part of Owen County School District.
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