- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owensboro, KY
Tamarack Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tamarack Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210147000306
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tamarack Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tamarack Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tamarack Elementary School ranks #11 of 14 schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Daviess County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210147000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Tamarack Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 210147000306 · Owensboro, KY Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 17.1:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Daviess County High School (1,750 students)
Tamarack Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Tamarack Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daviess County
Daviess County High School
1,750 students
- Apollo High Sc
Apollo High School
1,265 students
- Daviess County
Daviess County Middle School
870 students
- College View M
College View Middle School
821 students
- F T Burns Midd
F T Burns Middle School
757 students
- This school 564
Tamarack Elementary School
564 students
What this shows Tamarack Elementary School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tamarack Elementary School compares
Tamarack 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Asian 14.0%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Tamarack Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daviess County reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tamarack Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daviess County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F T Burns Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tamarack Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Owensboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Estes Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Deer Park Elementary School
Standard public school
480 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lands Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Country Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
F T Burns Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tamarack Elementary School
How many students attend Tamarack Elementary School?
Tamarack Elementary School has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamarack Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamarack Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tamarack Elementary School?
62.8% of students at Tamarack Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tamarack Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tamarack Elementary School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tamarack Elementary School?
Tamarack Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Tamarack Elementary School rank among schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Tamarack Elementary School ranks #11 of 14 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 schools in Owensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Daviess County?
Besides Tamarack Elementary School, Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students), Apollo High School (1,265 students), and Daviess County Middle School (870 students). See the Daviess County district page for the complete list.