Owen County Elementary/Primary School

Owen County
1960 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
690 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Owen County Elementary/Primary School, located in Owenton, Kentucky, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. Situated on Highway 22 East, the school is dedicated to fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its young students, typically encompassing the primary and elementary grade levels. As part of the Owen County School District, the institution prioritizes creating a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum and student-centered instruction.

Beyond its academic focus, the school plays a central role in the Owenton community by providing a collaborative space for families and educators to work together. The facility emphasizes essential literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to build a strong educational baseline for all children in the district. Through its dedicated staff and community-oriented approach, Owen County Elementary/Primary School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe and nurturing setting.
690
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    640 (92.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (4.5 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Owen County
Phone: (502)484-3417
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 403
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 86
Kindergarten 134
Grade 1 102
Grade 2 114
Grade 3 137
Grade 4 117
Gender Ratio