- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owensboro, KY
Hager Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Hager Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210459001685
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hager Preschool earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #14 of 14
- schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hager Preschool has class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hager Preschool ranks #14 of 14 schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Owensboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210459001685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hager Preschool shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210459001685 · Owensboro, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 10.9:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Owensboro High School (1,342 students)
Hager Preschool shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hager Preschool 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 120
Hager Preschool
120 students
What this shows Hager Preschool reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hager Preschool compares
Hager Preschool is a shrinking 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Hager Preschool is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Owensboro Independent reports $16,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hager Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owensboro Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton Parrish Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hager Preschool'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 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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hager Preschool
How many students attend Hager Preschool?
Hager Preschool has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hager Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Hager Preschool is 10.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% 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 Hager Preschool?
62.3% of students at Hager Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hager Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Hager Preschool is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hager Preschool?
Hager Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hager Preschool rank among schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hager Preschool ranks #14 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 Hager Preschool, 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.