Cravens Elementary School

370 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

370

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cravens Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	58
Black	68
Asian	6
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
182 (49.2 %)
Black
68 (18.4 %)
Hispanic
58 (15.7 %)
Two or More
52 (14.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Owensboro Independent
Phone:	(270)686-1010
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 52