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.
13
Total Schools
5,049
Total Students
733.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Owensboro Independent
Demographic Student Count
White2,782
Hispanic784
Black663
Asian154
Two or More642
American Indian9
Pacific Islander15
  • White
    2,782 (55.1%)
  • Hispanic
    784 (15.5%)
  • Black
    663 (13.1%)
  • Two or More
    642 (12.7%)
  • Asian
    154 (3.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    15 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Owensboro Independent
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High3
Other3
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