- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Booneville, KY
Owsley County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Owsley County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210462001142
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owsley County Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Booneville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Owsley County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owsley County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Booneville, KY.
School address
District: Owsley County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210462001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Owsley County Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 210462001142 · Booneville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 10.4:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Owsley County High School (291 students)
Owsley County Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Owsley County Elementary School compares
Owsley County Elementary 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$18,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Owsley County Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owsley County reports $18,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owsley County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owsley County High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owsley County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Booneville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owsley County Elementary School
How many students attend Owsley County Elementary School?
Owsley County Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Booneville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owsley County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owsley County Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 34% 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 Owsley County Elementary School?
73.3% of students at Owsley County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owsley County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Owsley County Elementary School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Booneville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owsley County Elementary School?
Owsley County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Owsley County Elementary School rank among schools in Booneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Owsley County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Booneville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Owsley County?
Besides Owsley County Elementary School, Owsley County also operates Owsley County High School (291 students). See the Owsley County district page for the complete list.