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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,040 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 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
5,040 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
43,082 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.45
# American Indian Students
10 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
156 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
679 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
658 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
13%
11%
# White Students
2,900 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
58%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
631 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
151
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
480
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
427
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
346
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
377
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
343
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
374
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
362
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
367
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
389
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
398
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
407
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
322
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
5
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,049 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,319 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,049
$14,203
Spending / Student
$15,319
$13,943
Best Owensboro Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Byers Ave
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1100
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1100
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1335 W 11th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1087
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1087
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Owensboro Innovation Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Sutton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2060 Lewis Ln
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1140
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1140
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2631 S Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Foust Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Foust Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1060
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1060
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #77.
Owensboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,334 students
Rank: #88.
Owensboro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Booth Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1130
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1130
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Rank: #99.
Estes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1675 Leitchfield Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1030
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1030
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1010.
Cravens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2741 Cravens Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1010
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1010
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hager Preschool
Magnet School
1701 West 7th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1125
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1125
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Owensboro Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1501 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Owensboro Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1501 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Owensboro Independent School District?
Owensboro Independent School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,040 students.
What is the rank of Owensboro Independent School District?
Owensboro Independent School District is ranked #102 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
58% of Owensboro Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 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 $15,319 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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