Owsley County Elementary School

Summary:

Owsley County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Booneville, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 412 students. The school is part of the Owsley County School District, which is ranked 139 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Owsley County Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 508 and 642 out of around 700 schools. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, with a 0-star rating in 2017-2018 and 2021-2022. The school's academic performance is particularly concerning, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school struggles to effectively serve its student subgroups, with low rankings for Female, Male, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Wolfe County, Jackson County, and Clay County districts generally outperform Owsley County Elementary School in academic achievement, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school are not solely due to the rural and economically disadvantaged nature of the region. The school's high poverty rate and potential systemic issues, such as difficulty in attracting and retaining high-quality teachers, may be contributing factors to its low performance. Addressing these challenges and learning from the successes of nearby higher-performing schools could be important steps in improving the educational outcomes for the students at Owsley County Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 372 Kentucky 28
       Booneville, KY  41314


(606) 593-5186

District: Owsley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
570th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $32,842 Help


Students who attend Owsley County Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Owsley County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.1%
African American:
2.1%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Owsley County Elementary School ranks worse than 83.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.1%), African American (2.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owsley County Elementary School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owsley County Elementary School is $32,842.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Owsley County Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Owsley County Elementary School 570th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Owsley County Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Owsley County:

SchoolDigger ranks Owsley County 139th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Owsley County Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Owsley County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 38.46 417th 638 34.6%
2008 36.36 446th 651 31.5%
2009 39.80 443rd 658 32.7%
2010 45.96 416th 683 39.1%
2011 29.87 535th 688 22.2%
2012 19.19 642nd 713 10.0%
2013 23.97 615th 719 14.5%
2014 20.81 625th 705 11.3%
2015 19.99 614th 698 12.0%
2016 25.08 580th 690 15.9%
2017 18.51 607th 694 12.5%
2018 12.22 642nd 691 7.1%
2019 25.40 576th 700 17.7%
2022 11.17 634th 684 7.3%
2023 28.46 508th 687 26.1%
2024 20.49 570th 685 16.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Owsley County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.06 524th 661 20.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owsley County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.50 563rd 631 10.8%
2019 32.39 501st 664 24.5%
2022 16.97 604th 667 9.4%
2023 39.06 404th 670 39.7%
2024 25.32 526th 665 20.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Owsley County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.23 623rd 663 6.0%
2019 23.34 577th 671 14.0%
2022 22.15 529th 641 17.5%
2023 48.26 308th 639 51.8%
2024 46.08 336th 644 47.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Owsley County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.45 422nd 445 5.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Owsley County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.21 614th 665 7.7%
2019 29.91 535th 676 20.9%
2022 5.71 642nd 657 2.3%
2023 21.84 528th 652 19.0%
2024 4.76 644th 652 1.2%
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Rank History for White students at Owsley County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.26 640th 656 2.4%
2023 24.88 527th 658 19.9%
2024 14.33 607th 659 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Friday, November 15, 2019

Open Quote I attended OCES, and felt I received excellent development and learning.The faculty cared, was innovative, and took the time to help those in need--not just educators but mentors. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Owsley County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 581 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1989 579 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1990 576 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1991 562 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1992 543 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 34 580
1993 542 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 544 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1995 504 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1996 504 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1997 462 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 467 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 451 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 454
2000 466 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 464 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 468
2002 448 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2003 448 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2004 454 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 436 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2006 437 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2007 425 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2008 404 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 403 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 409
2010 425 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 2 433
2011 428 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 435
2012 432 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 438
2013 455 1 0 5 0 0 6 0 467
2014 476 2 0 7 0 0 5 0 490
2015 411 2 0 6 0 0 5 0 424
2016 479 1 0 8 0 0 4 0 492
2017 449 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 459
2018 514 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 527
2019 403 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 413
2020 361 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 372
2021 428 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 439
2022 377 1 0 7 0 0 3 0 388
2023 399 2 0 8 0 0 3 0 412
2024 404 9 0 8 0 0 4 0 425

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Owsley County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 33.7 17.2 n/a
1989 580 33.8 17.1 n/a
1990 578 33.4 17.3 n/a
1991 564 32.7 17.2 n/a
1992 580 34.0 17.0 n/a
1993 545 40.0 13.6 n/a
1994 547 40.2 13.6 n/a
1995 509 39.0 13.1 n/a
1996 509 39.0 13.1 n/a
1997 467 37.0 12.6 94.9
1998 470 41.7 11.3 94.9
1999 454 26.7 17.0 95.1
2000 468 26.9 17.4 99.4
2001 468 23.6 19.8 99.4
2002 449 36.5 12.3 99.3
2003 449 36.5 12.3 99.3
2004 458 36.2 12.7 n/a
2005 441 37.0 11.9 n/a
2006 441 59.8 7.4 90.7
2007 429 30.0 14.3 87.4
2008 408 33.5 12.2 88.7
2009 409 30.5 13.4 90.4
2010 433 22.9 18.9 88.2
2011 435 34.5 12.5 80.2
2012 438 34.5 12.6 81.7
2013 467 30.5 15.3 71.9
2014 490 28.5 17.1 71.2
2015 424 28.0 15.1 85.8
2016 492 38.0 12.9 81.3
2017 459 43.0 10.6 86.5
2018 527 45.0 11.7 75
2019 413 35.0 11.7 79.9
2020 372 39.0 9.5 82
2021 439 38.2 11.4 80.9
2022 388 41.0 9.4 77.8
2023 412 42.0 9.8 73.3
2024 425 42.5 10.0 74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Owsley County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 33.7 17.2 n/a
1989 580 33.8 17.1 n/a
1990 578 33.4 17.3 n/a
1991 564 32.7 17.2 n/a
1992 580 34.0 17.0 n/a
1993 545 40.0 13.6 n/a
1994 547 40.2 13.6 n/a
1995 509 39.0 13.1 n/a
1996 509 39.0 13.1 n/a
1997 467 37.0 12.6 94.9
1998 470 41.7 11.3 94.9
1999 454 26.7 17.0 95.1
2000 468 26.9 17.4 99.4
2001 468 23.6 19.8 99.4
2002 449 36.5 12.3 99.3
2003 449 36.5 12.3 99.3
2004 458 36.2 12.7 n/a
2005 441 37.0 11.9 n/a
2006 441 59.8 7.4 90.7
2007 429 30.0 14.3 87.4
2008 408 33.5 12.2 88.7
2009 409 30.5 13.4 90.4
2010 433 22.9 18.9 88.2
2011 435 34.5 12.5 80.2
2012 438 34.5 12.6 81.7
2013 467 30.5 15.3 71.9
2014 490 28.5 17.1 71.2
2015 424 28.0 15.1 85.8
2016 492 38.0 12.9 81.3
2017 459 43.0 10.6 86.5
2018 527 45.0 11.7 75
2019 413 35.0 11.7 79.9
2020 372 39.0 9.5 82
2021 439 38.2 11.4 80.9
2022 388 41.0 9.4 77.8
2023 412 42.0 9.8 73.3
2024 425 42.5 10.0 74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Owsley County Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,950 (18.4%) $1,112 (10.5%) $2,750 (26.0%) $7,300 (69.0%) $2,300 (21.7%) $8,137 (76.9%) $10,579
2019 $2,989 (18.5%) $2,083 (12.9%) $5,126 (31.8%) $11,711 (72.7%) $4,345 (27.0%) $15,751 (97.7%) $16,119
2020 $1,305 (8.9%) $575 (3.9%) $1,880 (12.9%) $8,770 (60.0%) $3,032 (20.7%) $11,802 (80.7%) $14,625
2021 $3,144 (16.0%) $2,360 (12.0%) $5,504 (28.1%) $12,339 (63.0%) $5,294 (27.0%) $17,633 (90.0%) $19,595
2022 $5,641 (17.2%) $2,970 (9.0%) $8,611 (26.2%) $17,397 (53.0%) $5,644 (17.2%) $23,042 (70.2%) $32,842

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Owsley County Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 576th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 508th of 687 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students413412
 0.2%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White403399
 1%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.9%73.3%
 6.6%


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Students who attend Owsley County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Owsley County High School

Students at Owsley County Elementary School are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Owsley County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Kentucky elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 425 students attended Owsley County Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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