CRAVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cravens Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Owensboro Independent school district, located in Owensboro, KY with about 275 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 22 teachers, Cravens Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Cravens 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 school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, fostering a foundation for future educational success.
Beyond core academics, Cravens Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and character development. The school frequently engages families and local partners to support student growth, promoting a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. With its dedicated staff and focus on a well-rounded curriculum, Cravens strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary to become a lifelong learner and a productive member of the Owensboro community.
For more information, contact Cravens Elementary School at (270) 686-1010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1010
CRAVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Owensboro, KY with about 275 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Owensboro Independent
- Total Students:
- 275
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 275 students
- White
- 52.4%
- Black or African American
- 21.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.1%
- Two or more races
- 11.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.