Owensboro Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,961 students in Owensboro Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Owensboro Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Owensboro Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.46
# American Indian Students
8 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
145 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
723 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
10%
# Black Students
674 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
14%
11%
# White Students
2,770 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
56%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
630 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
391
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
456
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
399
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
342
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
366
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
340
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
371
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
362
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
365
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
401
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
359
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
372
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
293
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
2
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,272 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,563 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Owensboro Independent School District?
Owensboro Independent School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,961 students.
What is the rank of Owensboro Independent School District?
Owensboro Independent School District is ranked #100 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Owensboro Independent School District?
56% of Owensboro Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Owensboro Independent School District?
Owensboro Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Owensboro Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,563 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,961 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
