Enrollment
14
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owensboro, KY
Owensboro Day Treatment
Federal NCES profile for Owensboro Day Treatment, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210147000312
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owensboro Day Treatment earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Owensboro Day Treatment has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owensboro Day Treatment ranks #1 of 14 schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Daviess County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210147000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owensboro Day Treatment compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owensboro Day Treatment
Owensboro Day Treatment is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling 14 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.7:1, Owensboro Day Treatment is leaner than roughly 97% of Kentucky schools and 69% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Kentucky schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Owensboro's public schools, it stands alongside Tamarack Elementary School (564 students): Owensboro Day Treatment is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.7:1 vs 17.1:1).
Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students) and Apollo High School (1,265 students) alongside Owensboro Day Treatment.
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 Owensboro Day Treatment compares
Owensboro Day Treatment on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.7:1 | ▼ 69% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 3% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,546
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
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.
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 64.3%
Two or More 21.4%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Owensboro Day Treatment is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Daviess County, which includes Owensboro Day Treatment.
$12,546
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 Owensboro Day Treatment Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daviess County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| F T Burns Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owensboro Day Treatment's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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
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 (~14 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Owensboro Day Treatment
How many students attend Owensboro Day Treatment?
Owensboro Day Treatment has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Owensboro, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owensboro Day Treatment?
The student-teacher ratio at Owensboro Day Treatment is 4.7:1, which is 69% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 70% 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 Owensboro Day Treatment?
75.0% of students at Owensboro Day Treatment are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owensboro Day Treatment?
The largest demographic group at Owensboro Day Treatment is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owensboro Day Treatment?
Owensboro Day Treatment has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Owensboro Day Treatment rank among schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Owensboro Day Treatment ranks #1 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.
Is Owensboro Day Treatment a good school?
Owensboro Day Treatment earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky. 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 Daviess County?
Besides Owensboro Day Treatment, Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students), Apollo High School (1,265 students), and Daviess County Middle School (870 students). See the Daviess County district page for the complete list.
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