- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owensboro, KY
Estes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Estes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210459001130
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estes Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 14
- schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Estes Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estes Elementary School ranks #3 of 14 schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Owensboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210459001130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Estes Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210459001130 · Owensboro, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 13.7:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Owensboro High School (1,342 students)
Estes Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Estes 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
- This school 492
Estes Elementary School
492 students
- Foust Elementa 400
Foust Elementary School
400 students
What this shows Estes Elementary School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estes Elementary School compares
Estes 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 16.9%
African American 12.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Estes 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 Estes 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sutton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foust Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estes 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
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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
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
F T Burns 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estes Elementary School
How many students attend Estes Elementary School?
Estes Elementary School has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estes Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 10% 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 Estes Elementary School?
82.2% of students at Estes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Estes Elementary School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estes Elementary School?
Estes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Estes Elementary School rank among schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Estes Elementary School ranks #3 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 Owensboro Independent?
Besides Estes 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.