- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Owensboro, KY
Sutton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sutton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210459001139
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutton Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sutton Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutton Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Owensboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210459001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Sutton Elementary School shrank from 561 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 210459001139 · Owensboro, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 15.7:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Owensboro High School (1,342 students)
Sutton Elementary School shrank from 561 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Sutton Elementary 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
- This school 535
Sutton Elementary School
535 students
- Estes Elementa 492
Estes Elementary School
492 students
- Foust Elementa 400
Foust Elementary School
400 students
What this shows Sutton Elementary School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sutton Elementary School compares
Sutton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 29% | 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
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% 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 methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Sutton Elementary 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 Sutton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owensboro Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton Parrish Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foust Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutton Elementary 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
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Owensboro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 14:1 students per teacher
Foust Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Cravens Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary School
Alternative education program
19 students 3.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sutton Elementary School
How many students attend Sutton Elementary School?
Sutton Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutton Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sutton Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Sutton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sutton Elementary School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutton Elementary School?
Sutton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Sutton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutton Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Owensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Owensboro Independent?
Besides Sutton Elementary 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.