Tamarack Elementary School

564 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tamarack Elementary School is a public school located in Owensboro, Kentucky, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Owensboro Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school prides itself on a supportive community atmosphere, where educators work closely with families to ensure that each child receives a well-rounded education tailored to their individual needs.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tamarack Elementary offers various programs designed to engage students in enrichment activities and extracurricular pursuits. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to explore their interests in technology, the arts, and physical education. With a mission to prepare students for future academic success, the staff at Tamarack strives to cultivate a positive school culture characterized by safety, respect, and a lifelong love of learning.

564

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tamarack Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	43
Black	54
Asian	79
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
334 (59.2%)
Asian
79 (14.0%)
Black
54 (9.6%)
Two or More
52 (9.2%)
Hispanic
43 (7.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Daviess County
Phone:	(270)852-7550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tamarack Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tamarack Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	43.8%
Male	317	56.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th