Enrollment
564
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tamarack Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tamarack Elementary School
Tamarack Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling 564 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 564 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 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Asian (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 564 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Owensboro's public schools, it stands alongside Estes Elementary School (492 students): Tamarack Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 13.7:1).
Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students) and Apollo High School (1,265 students) alongside Tamarack 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 Tamarack Elementary School compares
Tamarack 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,546
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Daviess County, which includes Tamarack Elementary School.
$12,546
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~564 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tamarack Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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