- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owensboro, KY
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Owensboro Innovation Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210459002304
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owensboro Innovation Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Owensboro Innovation Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owensboro Innovation Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Owensboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210459002304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Owensboro Innovation Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 210459002304 · Owensboro, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 13.5:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Owensboro High School (1,342 students)
Owensboro Innovation Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Owensboro Innovation Middle 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
- Estes Elementa 492
Estes Elementary School
492 students
- This school 311
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
311 students
What this shows Owensboro Innovation Middle School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owensboro Innovation Middle School compares
Owensboro Innovation Middle 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 7.7%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Owensboro Innovation Middle 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 Owensboro Innovation Middle School 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newton Parrish Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sutton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owensboro Innovation Middle 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
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Owensboro
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Daviess County Middle School
Standard public school
870 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
College View Middle School
Standard public school
821 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Owensboro Middle School
Standard public school
790 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
F T Burns Middle School
Standard public school
757 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Owensboro Innovation Middle School
How many students attend Owensboro Innovation Middle School?
Owensboro Innovation Middle School has 311 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owensboro Innovation Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owensboro Innovation Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% 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 Innovation Middle School?
57.2% of students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owensboro Innovation Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Owensboro Innovation Middle School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owensboro Innovation Middle School?
Owensboro Innovation Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Owensboro Innovation Middle School rank among middle schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Owensboro Innovation Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Owensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Owensboro Independent?
Besides Owensboro Innovation Middle 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.