Enrollment
19
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Owensboro, KY
Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley 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 210147000964
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Daviess County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210147000964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Elementary School
Valley Elementary School is a small elementary school in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling 19 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.2:1, Valley Elementary School is leaner than roughly 98% of Kentucky schools and 79% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Kentucky schools, with 19 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Newton Parrish Elementary School (545 students): Valley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3.2:1 vs 14:1).
Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students) and Apollo High School (1,265 students) alongside Valley 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 Valley Elementary School compares
Valley 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 | 3.2:1 | ▼ 79% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
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
3.2:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 2% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 84.2%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Daviess County, which includes Valley 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 Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daviess County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| F T Burns Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley 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 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
Sutton Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 15.7:1 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
Similar elementary 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 (~19 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has 19 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Owensboro, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School is 3.2:1, which is 79% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 80% 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 Valley Elementary School?
42.1% of students at Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Elementary School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley 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.
Is Valley Elementary School a good school?
Valley Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky. 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 Valley 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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