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Owensboro Independent

Kentucky · Public School District
13
Schools
5,040
Students
$17,055
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
68.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
88.7%
Graduation Rate
+2.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Owensboro Independent is a public school district in Kentucky serving 5,040 students across 13 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,055 is above average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cravens Elementary SchoolKG–05370
Estes Elementary SchoolPK–05444
Foust Elementary SchoolKG–05411
Newton Parrish Elementary SchoolKG–05561
Sutton Elementary SchoolKG–05561
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Owensboro Innovation Middle School06–08311
Owensboro Middle School06–08807
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Emerson Academy09–1290
Owensboro High School09–121,334
Owensboro Innovation Academy09–120
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hager PreschoolPK–PK151
Kentucky TECH - Owensboro CampusUG–UG0
Owensboro Technical CollegeUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,055+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
25%
State
51.9%
Local (property tax)
25.0%
Federal
23.1%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,040
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.7%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,055 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Owensboro Independent?
Owensboro Independent has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,040 students.
What is the graduation rate for Owensboro Independent?
The graduation rate is 88.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Owensboro Independent spend per student?
Owensboro Independent spends $17,055 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Owensboro Independent?
68% of students in Owensboro Independent qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Owensboro Independent?
No, Owensboro Independent does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Owensboro Independent serve?
Owensboro Independent serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Owensboro Independent?
The median opportunity score across schools in Owensboro Independent is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.