Owensboro Independent
5,049 Students
13 Schools
District Overview
Located at 450 Griffith Avenue in Owensboro, Kentucky, Owensboro Independent is an active traditional public school district serving the heart of a vibrant small-city community. Operating 13 fully functional schools across the area, the district delivers a continuous educational pathway spanning from early pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade, as well as tailored ungraded learning programs. Designed to serve as a supportive educational home for local families, the open district maintains an accessible central presence, welcoming community engagement via phone at (270) 686-1000 or through its official web portal at owensboro.kyschools.us.
Reflecting context from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset, Owensboro Independent serves a student body of 5,049 pupils, representing a rich diversity of cultures and backgrounds, including strong representation among White, Hispanic, Black, multiracial, and Asian student populations. To foster an enriching academic environment and meet the varied needs of its learners, the district is backed by a substantial human infrastructure. Its staffing model includes over 733 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 119 instructional aides, and more than 850 dedicated support staff members—bringing the total workforce to over 1,700 full-time equivalent professionals who collectively ensure robust classroom instruction, comprehensive student care, and smooth operational oversight.
Reflecting context from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset, Owensboro Independent serves a student body of 5,049 pupils, representing a rich diversity of cultures and backgrounds, including strong representation among White, Hispanic, Black, multiracial, and Asian student populations. To foster an enriching academic environment and meet the varied needs of its learners, the district is backed by a substantial human infrastructure. Its staffing model includes over 733 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 119 instructional aides, and more than 850 dedicated support staff members—bringing the total workforce to over 1,700 full-time equivalent professionals who collectively ensure robust classroom instruction, comprehensive student care, and smooth operational oversight.
13
Total Schools
5,049
Total Students
733.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2,782 |
| Hispanic | 784 |
| Black | 663 |
| Asian | 154 |
| Two or More | 642 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 15 |
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White2,782 (55.1%)
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Hispanic784 (15.5%)
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Black663 (13.1%)
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Two or More642 (12.7%)
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Asian154 (3.1%)
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Pacific Islander15 (0.3%)
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American Indian9 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 5 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not applicable |
| Number of schools: | 13 |
| Students: | 5,049* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 733.4* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.9 |
Schools in Owensboro Independent
Found 13 Schools
396 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
104 Students
High School 9th - 12th
492 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
400 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
120 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
Ungraded UG - UG
545 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
1,342 Students
High School 9th - 12th
High School 9th - 12th
311 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
790 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
0 Students
Ungraded UG - UG
535 Students
Elementary School K - 5th