How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Meade County | Owensboro Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brandenburg, Kentucky | Owensboro, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 4,966 | 5,040 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Meade County | Owensboro Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,339 | $16,080 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.3% | 23.1% |
| State Revenue | 60.1% | 51.9% |
| Local Revenue | 22.6% | 25.0% |
Meade County
Federal State Local
Owensboro Independent
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Meade County | Owensboro Independent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.4% | 54.1% |
| African American | 1.5% | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.4% | 66.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Meade County | Owensboro Independent |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 463.7:1 | 289:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.9% | 19.4% |
School Types
Meade County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Owensboro Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.