Enrollment
790
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owensboro, KY
Owensboro Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Owensboro Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210459002305
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owensboro Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Owensboro Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owensboro Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Owensboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210459002305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owensboro Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owensboro Middle School
Owensboro Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling 790 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 790 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 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 378 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 790 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Owensboro's middle schools, it stands alongside Daviess County Middle School (870 students): Owensboro Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 17.1:1).
Owensboro Independent also operates Owensboro High School (1,342 students) and Newton Parrish Elementary School (545 students) alongside Owensboro Middle 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 Owensboro Middle School compares
Owensboro Middle 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
259
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Owensboro Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owensboro Independent, which includes Owensboro Middle School.
$15,009
Per student
+14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 51.9%
Federal 23.1%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton Parrish Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foust Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owensboro Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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
F T Burns Middle School
Standard public school
757 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
Standard public school
311 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~790 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Owensboro Middle School
How many students attend Owensboro Middle School?
Owensboro Middle School has 790 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owensboro, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owensboro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owensboro Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% 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 Middle School?
71.0% of students at Owensboro Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owensboro Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Owensboro Middle School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owensboro Middle School?
Owensboro Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Owensboro Middle School rank among middle schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Owensboro Middle School ranks #3 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.
Is Owensboro Middle School a good school?
Owensboro Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Owensboro Independent?
Besides Owensboro Middle School, Owensboro Independent also operates Owensboro High School (1,342 students), Newton Parrish Elementary School (545 students), and Sutton Elementary School (535 students). See the Owensboro Independent district page for the complete list.
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