- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Cravens Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210459001129 · Owensboro, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 12.4:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Owensboro High School (1,342 students)
Cravens Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Cravens Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owensboro High
Owensboro High School
1,342 students
- Owensboro Midd
Owensboro Middle School
790 students
- Newton Parrish
Newton Parrish Elementary School
545 students
- Sutton Element 535
Sutton Elementary School
535 students
- Estes Elementa 492
Estes Elementary School
492 students
- This school 396
Cravens Elementary School
396 students
What this shows Cravens Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cravens Elementary School compares
Cravens Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Owensboro Independent reports $16,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~396 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.