Enrollment
396
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Owensboro, KY
Cravens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cravens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210459001129
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cravens Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cravens Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cravens Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Owensboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210459001129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cravens Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cravens Elementary School
Cravens Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling 396 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.0% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Owensboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Newton Parrish Elementary School (545 students): Cravens Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 14:1).
Owensboro Independent also operates Owensboro High School (1,342 students) and Owensboro Middle School (790 students) alongside Cravens Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cravens Elementary School compares
Cravens Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
African American 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 14.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Cravens Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owensboro Independent, which includes Cravens Elementary School.
$15,009
Per student
+14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 51.9%
Federal 23.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cravens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owensboro Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newton Parrish Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cravens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Owensboro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 14:1 students per teacher
Sutton Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Foust Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary School
Alternative education program
19 students 3.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cravens Elementary School
How many students attend Cravens Elementary School?
Cravens Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Owensboro, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cravens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cravens Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 21% 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 Cravens Elementary School?
87.0% of students at Cravens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cravens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cravens Elementary School is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cravens Elementary School?
Cravens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cravens Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Cravens Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Owensboro on the city page.
Is Cravens Elementary School a good school?
Cravens Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Owensboro Independent?
Besides Cravens Elementary School, Owensboro Independent also operates Owensboro High School (1,342 students), Owensboro Middle School (790 students), and Newton Parrish Elementary School (545 students). See the Owensboro Independent district page for the complete list.
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