Enrollment
674
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owen County Elementary/Primary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owen County Elementary/Primary School
Owen County Elementary/Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Owenton, Kentucky, enrolling 674 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.4% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 674 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 456 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #228.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 674 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Owen County also operates Owen County High School (531 students) and Maurice Bowling Middle School (475 students) alongside Owen County Elementary/Primary 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 Owen County Elementary/Primary School compares
Owen County Elementary/Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,541
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owen County, which includes Owen County Elementary/Primary School.
$12,541
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 56.6%
Federal 17.9%
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 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
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~674 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Owenton on the city page.
Is Owen County Elementary/Primary School a good school?
Owen County Elementary/Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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