- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owensboro, KY
Audubon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Audubon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210147000054
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Audubon Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Audubon Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Audubon Elementary School ranks #6 of 14 schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Daviess County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210147000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Audubon Elementary School grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 210147000054 · Owensboro, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 13.6:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Daviess County High School (1,750 students)
Audubon Elementary School grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Audubon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daviess County
Daviess County High School
1,750 students
- Apollo High Sc
Apollo High School
1,265 students
- Daviess County
Daviess County Middle School
870 students
- College View M
College View Middle School
821 students
- F T Burns Midd
F T Burns Middle School
757 students
- This school 408
Audubon Elementary School
408 students
What this shows Audubon Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Audubon Elementary School compares
Audubon Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Audubon Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daviess County reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Audubon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daviess County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| F T Burns Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Audubon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Owensboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tamarack Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Estes Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Deer Park Elementary School
Standard public school
480 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lands Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Country Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Audubon Elementary School
How many students attend Audubon Elementary School?
Audubon Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Audubon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Audubon Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Audubon Elementary School?
60.5% of students at Audubon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Audubon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Audubon Elementary School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Audubon Elementary School?
Audubon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Audubon Elementary School rank among schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Audubon Elementary School ranks #6 of 14 schools in Owensboro, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Owensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Daviess County?
Besides Audubon Elementary School, Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students), Apollo High School (1,265 students), and Daviess County Middle School (870 students). See the Daviess County district page for the complete list.