TAMARACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tamarack Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Daviess County school district, located in Owensboro, KY with about 536 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Tamarack Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Tamarack Elementary School at (270) 852-7550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7550
TAMARACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Owensboro, KY with about 536 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Daviess County
- Total Students:
- 536
- Teachers:
- 32.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 536 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TAMARACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.