Enrollment
535
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owingsville, KY
Owingsville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Owingsville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210033000056
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owingsville Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Owingsville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Owingsville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owingsville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Owingsville, KY.
School address
District: Bath County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210033000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owingsville Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owingsville Elementary School
Owingsville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Owingsville, Kentucky, enrolling 535 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 535 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 383 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #273, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 535 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Owingsville's public schools, it stands alongside Crossroads Elementary School (397 students): Owingsville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 13.2:1).
Bath County also operates Bath County High School (604 students) and Crossroads Elementary School (397 students) alongside Owingsville Elementary 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 Owingsville Elementary School compares
Owingsville Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$12,121
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Owingsville Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bath County, which includes Owingsville Elementary School.
$12,121
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 58.4%
Federal 24.5%
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 Owingsville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bath County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Second Chance Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owingsville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Owingsville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~535 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Owingsville Elementary School
How many students attend Owingsville Elementary School?
Owingsville Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owingsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owingsville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owingsville Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Owingsville Elementary School?
73.0% of students at Owingsville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owingsville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Owingsville Elementary School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Owingsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owingsville Elementary School?
Owingsville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Owingsville Elementary School rank among schools in Owingsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Owingsville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Owingsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Owingsville on the city page.
Is Owingsville Elementary School a good school?
Owingsville Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of 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 Bath County?
Besides Owingsville Elementary School, Bath County also operates Bath County High School (604 students), Crossroads Elementary School (397 students), and Bath County Middle School (391 students). See the Bath County district page for the complete list.
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