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#201 of 218 private schools in KY

Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3

Elementary School · Owensboro, KY

A private elementary school in Owensboro, KY serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.

Private

4017 FREDERICA ST, Owensboro, KY 42301

  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,124.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index14%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment368
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in KY

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,285/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Owensboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,010

Median home value

$180,600

Median rent

$883/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.8%
Two or More3.0%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian1.6%
Black0.8%
Native American0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Newton Parrish Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–50.7 mi547Compare →
F T Burns Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.8 mi446Compare →
Tamarack Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–50.8 mi542Compare →
Sutton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–51.4 mi514Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 is listed in Owensboro, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3

Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 is a private elementary school in Owensboro, KY, serving approximately 368 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 218 private schools in KY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3

What grades does Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 serve?

Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3?

Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3?

The student-teacher ratio at Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 rank in KY?

Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 ranks #201 of 218 private schools in KY.

What is Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3's MySchoolScout rating?

Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 a private school?

Yes, Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 a religious school?

Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
368
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Small City
County
Daviess County
Area population (ZIP 42301)
45,399
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42301; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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