- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owenton, KY
Owen County Elementary/Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Owen County Elementary/Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210456001127
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owen County Elementary/Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Owenton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Owen County Elementary/Primary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owen County Elementary/Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Owenton, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Owen County Elementary/Primary School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 210456001127 · Owenton, KY Other · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 14.7:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Owen County High School (531 students)
Owen County Elementary/Primary School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Owen County Elementary/Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Owen County Elementary/Primary School
674 students
- Owen County Hi
Owen County High School
531 students
- Maurice Bowlin
Maurice Bowling Middle School
475 students
What this shows Owen County Elementary/Primary School reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owen County Elementary/Primary School compares
Owen County Elementary/Primary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 0% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 674 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Owen County Elementary/Primary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owen County reports $14,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owen County Elementary/Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maurice Bowling Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owen County Elementary/Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owen County Elementary/Primary School
How many students attend Owen County Elementary/Primary School?
Owen County Elementary/Primary School has 674 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owenton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owen County Elementary/Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owen County Elementary/Primary School is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Owen County Elementary/Primary School?
59.4% of students at Owen County Elementary/Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owen County Elementary/Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Owen County Elementary/Primary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Owenton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owen County Elementary/Primary School?
Owen County Elementary/Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Owen County Elementary/Primary School rank among public schools in Owenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Owen County Elementary/Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Owenton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Owen County?
Besides Owen County Elementary/Primary School, Owen County also operates Owen County High School (531 students) and Maurice Bowling Middle School (475 students). See the Owen County district page for the complete list.