Tamarack Elementary School

556 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.

556

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tamarack Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	40
Black	51
Asian	84
Two or More	49
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
327 (58.8 %)
Asian
84 (15.1 %)
Black
51 (9.2 %)
Two or More
49 (8.8 %)
Hispanic
40 (7.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 52

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tamarack Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tamarack Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	45%
Male	306	55%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th