Cravens Elementary School

Summary:

Cravens Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Owensboro, Kentucky, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 370 students. The school is part of the Owensboro Independent School District, which is ranked 104 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cravens Elementary consistently performs below the Owensboro Independent district and the state of Kentucky averages across various subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 18% to 28% at Cravens, compared to 42% to 49% for the Owensboro district and 41% to 43% for the state. The school has been ranked in the bottom quartile of Kentucky elementary schools for the past several years, and it struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups. Cravens Elementary also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.28% in 2020-2021 to 91.62% in 2022-2023, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families.

When comparing Cravens Elementary to other nearby schools within the Owensboro Independent district, such as Newton Parrish, Estes, Sutton, and Foust Elementary Schools, Cravens consistently underperforms academically. The analysis also includes several elementary schools from the neighboring Daviess County School District, which is ranked higher than the Owensboro Independent district. Schools like Highland, Sorgho, F.T. Burns, Audubon, and Tamarack Elementary generally outperform Cravens Elementary across various academic measures.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2741 Cravens Avenue
       Owensboro, KY  42301


(270) 686-1010

District: Owensboro Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
643rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,086 Help


Students who attend Cravens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Owensboro Innovation Middle School
    Owensboro Middle School
High:    Owensboro High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.7%
African American:
20.7%
Two or more races:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.2% Help


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Compare Details Cravens Elementary School ranks worse than 93.9% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Owensboro Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cravens Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), African American (20.7%), two or more races (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Owensboro Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cravens Elementary School is 11.7, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Owensboro Independent School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cravens Elementary School is $18,086, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Owensboro Independent School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cravens Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cravens Elementary School 643rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Cravens Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Owensboro Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Owensboro Independent 104th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cravens Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cravens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 51.04 346th 713 51.5%
2013 43.57 437th 719 39.2%
2014 30.55 549th 705 22.1%
2015 32.86 520th 698 25.5%
2016 23.53 587th 690 14.9%
2017 14.91 632nd 694 8.9%
2018 12.79 638th 691 7.7%
2019 10.19 658th 700 6.0%
2022 7.73 653rd 684 4.5%
2023 8.69 655th 687 4.7%
2024 9.24 643rd 685 6.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cravens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.99 625th 661 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cravens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.20 597th 664 10.1%
2022 13.39 623rd 667 6.6%
2023 12.34 634th 670 5.4%
2024 15.79 602nd 665 9.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cravens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.13 641st 663 3.3%
2019 10.40 638th 671 4.9%
2022 13.76 583rd 641 9.0%
2023 9.08 616th 639 3.6%
2024 10.91 602nd 644 6.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cravens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.85 295th 445 33.7%
2019 29.58 337th 474 28.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cravens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.01 582nd 665 12.5%
2019 12.59 626th 676 7.4%
2022 7.44 631st 657 4.0%
2023 9.14 626th 652 4.0%
2024 6.54 635th 652 2.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Cravens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.27 163rd 184 11.4%
2019 25.26 157th 185 15.1%
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Rank History for White students at Cravens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.31 547th 593 7.8%
2019 11.66 560th 592 5.4%
2022 13.64 618th 656 5.8%
2023 17.35 584th 658 11.2%
2024 14.10 612th 659 7.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a teacher
Friday, May 27, 2016

Open Quote Cravens is a truly family oriented school! The teachers and staff love every student and work to meet their individual needs, both academic and personal, daily. We at Cravens know every child comes with a unique quality and we strive to help each and every one find that quality and develop it for good! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cravens Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 264 102 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1989 223 99 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1990 228 104 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1991 249 117 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1992 263 113 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1993 236 123 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1994 201 115 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1995 205 86 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1996 205 86 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1997 207 90 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1998 198 99 0 4 1 n/a n/a 15 317
1999 207 103 0 3 0 n/a n/a 13 326
2000 208 81 0 5 0 n/a n/a 15 309
2001 218 83 0 2 1 n/a n/a 15 319
2002 224 75 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 224 75 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 237 73 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 214 80 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 202 72 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 276
2007 189 69 0 4 1 n/a n/a 25 288
2008 148 88 0 6 1 n/a n/a 36 279
2009 174 97 0 4 0 n/a n/a 29 304
2010 172 78 0 5 0 n/a n/a 31 286
2011 167 77 0 9 0 0 26 0 279
2012 170 85 0 15 0 0 31 0 301
2013 164 80 1 24 0 0 38 0 307
2014 180 92 1 25 0 0 41 0 339
2015 171 76 2 30 0 0 43 0 322
2016 172 69 2 43 0 0 41 0 327
2017 160 74 2 37 0 0 34 0 307
2018 144 60 1 36 2 0 32 0 275
2019 183 74 0 36 2 0 41 0 336
2020 189 66 0 48 2 1 48 0 354
2021 177 63 0 78 1 1 53 0 373
2022 173 56 6 67 1 2 55 0 360
2023 182 68 6 58 1 3 52 0 370
2024 180 78 5 52 1 4 57 0 377

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cravens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 18.6 19.6 n/a
1989 324 19.5 16.6 n/a
1990 333 18.7 17.8 n/a
1991 367 19.7 18.6 n/a
1992 377 21.5 17.5 n/a
1993 360 22.3 16.1 n/a
1994 316 21.3 14.8 n/a
1995 293 19.0 15.4 n/a
1996 293 19.0 15.4 n/a
1997 297 17.5 17.0 83.2
1998 317 20.2 15.7 71.2
1999 326 9.7 33.6 77
2000 309 14.5 21.3 86.4
2001 319 14.5 21.9 70.4
2002 307 20.0 15.4 99
2003 307 20.0 15.4 99
2004 313 19.4 16.1 n/a
2005 298 20.4 14.6 n/a
2006 276 21.0 13.1 98.9
2007 288 20.0 14.4 100
2008 279 21.5 13.0 104.9
2009 304 21.5 14.1 99.6
2010 286 16.1 17.7 101.6
2011 279 25.0 11.1 92.1
2012 301 21.0 14.3 91
2013 307 21.0 14.6 92.8
2014 339 22.0 15.4 77
2015 322 22.0 14.6 87.6
2016 327 24.0 13.6 88.1
2017 307 23.7 12.9 92.8
2018 275 22.0 12.5 91.6
2019 336 24.7 13.5 91.7
2020 354 26.4 13.4 86.4
2021 373 28.8 12.9 78.3
2022 360 31.3 11.4 90.3
2023 370 32.3 11.4 91.6
2024 377 32.1 11.7 94.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cravens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 18.6 19.6 n/a
1989 324 19.5 16.6 n/a
1990 333 18.7 17.8 n/a
1991 367 19.7 18.6 n/a
1992 377 21.5 17.5 n/a
1993 360 22.3 16.1 n/a
1994 316 21.3 14.8 n/a
1995 293 19.0 15.4 n/a
1996 293 19.0 15.4 n/a
1997 297 17.5 17.0 83.2
1998 317 20.2 15.7 71.2
1999 326 9.7 33.6 77
2000 309 14.5 21.3 86.4
2001 319 14.5 21.9 70.4
2002 307 20.0 15.4 99
2003 307 20.0 15.4 99
2004 313 19.4 16.1 n/a
2005 298 20.4 14.6 n/a
2006 276 21.0 13.1 98.9
2007 288 20.0 14.4 100
2008 279 21.5 13.0 104.9
2009 304 21.5 14.1 99.6
2010 286 16.1 17.7 101.6
2011 279 25.0 11.1 92.1
2012 301 21.0 14.3 91
2013 307 21.0 14.6 92.8
2014 339 22.0 15.4 77
2015 322 22.0 14.6 87.6
2016 327 24.0 13.6 88.1
2017 307 23.7 12.9 92.8
2018 275 22.0 12.5 91.6
2019 336 24.7 13.5 91.7
2020 354 26.4 13.4 86.4
2021 373 28.8 12.9 78.3
2022 360 31.3 11.4 90.3
2023 370 32.3 11.4 91.6
2024 377 32.1 11.7 94.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cravens Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,216 (7.9%) $197 (1.3%) $1,413 (9.1%) $10,668 (69.0%) $1,390 (9.0%) $12,058 (78.0%) $15,452
2019 $1,142 (7.8%) $278 (1.9%) $1,420 (9.7%) $1,462 (10.0%) $278 (1.9%) $11,108 (76.3%) $14,567
2020 $882 (5.0%) $382 (2.2%) $1,264 (7.1%) $9,965 (56.3%) $1,527 (8.6%) $11,493 (64.9%) $17,714
2021 $872 (4.8%) $340 (1.9%) $1,212 (6.6%) $10,925 (59.5%) $1,253 (6.8%) $12,178 (66.4%) $18,347
2022 $2,058 (11.4%) $662 (3.7%) $2,720 (15.0%) $11,259 (62.3%) $1,281 (7.1%) $12,540 (69.3%) $18,086

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cravens Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 658th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 655th of 687 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students336370
 10.1%
African American7468
 8.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian06
Hispanic3658
 61.1%
Pacific Islander03
White183182
 0.5%
Two or More Races4152
 26.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%91.6%
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Students at Cravens Elementary School are 48% White, 21% African American, 15% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Cravens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Kentucky elementary schools.

Students who attend Cravens Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Owensboro Innovation Middle School
Middle : Owensboro Middle School
High : Owensboro High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 377 students attended Cravens Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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