HAGER PRESCHOOL
Hager Preschool is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Owensboro Independent school district, located in Owensboro, KY with about 356 students. With about 14 teachers, Hager Preschool has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.
Hager Preschool, located at 1701 West 7th Street in Owensboro, Kentucky, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Owensboro Public Schools district. It serves as a dedicated early childhood learning center designed to provide a foundational academic experience for young children in the community. The school focuses on developmentally appropriate practices, aiming to prepare students for the transition into kindergarten by fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth in a structured, supportive classroom environment.
As a public preschool program, Hager emphasizes inclusive education and provides services that cater to the diverse needs of its students, including those with special education requirements. The school utilizes a play-based curriculum that encourages curiosity and foundational skill-building, often incorporating early literacy and numeracy activities. By maintaining a focus on school readiness and family engagement, Hager Preschool plays a significant role in the Owensboro educational system, providing an essential starting point for the district’s youngest learners.
For more information, contact Hager Preschool at (270) 686-1125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1125
HAGER PRESCHOOL is a public school in Owensboro, KY with about 356 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Owensboro Independent
- Total Students:
- 356
- Teachers:
- 14
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 356 students
- White
- 50.8%
- Two or more races
- 18.5%
- Black or African American
- 15.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.1%
- Asian
- 5.3%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.