The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 74% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (09-10)
584 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)3%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)5%
4%
Black
(09-10)18%
12%
White
(09-10)70%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
69%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% KY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% KY state average).
How many students attend Owensboro 5-6 Elementary Center?
584 students attend Owensboro 5-6 Elementary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Owensboro 5-6 Elementary Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Owensboro 5-6 Elementary Center offer ?
Owensboro 5-6 Elementary Center offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Owensboro 5-6 Elementary Center part of?
Owensboro 5-6 Elementary Center is part of Owensboro Independent School District.
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