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Prekindergarten· 13 schools in district

Hager Preschool

1701 West 7th Street, Owensboro, KY 42301Owensboro Independent →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
151
Students
Total enrolled
$17,055
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 19% vs nat'l
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 151 students in grades PK–PK in Owensboro, Kentucky.
19% above average funding
District spends $17,055 per pupil, 19% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hager Preschool is a small prekindergarten in Owensboro, Kentucky, serving grades PK–PK with 151 students. The district invests $17,055 per student — 19% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Hager Preschool

151
Total Students
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution88 male · 63 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 101 students
Student Composition
50%
14%
21%
13%
Asian2%
White50%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black21%
Multiracial13%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210459001685

Academic Outcomes at Hager Preschool

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 54th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 42301

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,055Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,055
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,504
Student Support$3,240
Administration$2,047
Operations$2,558
Other$1,705
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,055 spent per student, an estimated $7,555 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
25%
State government
51.9%
Local (property tax)
25.0%
Federal programs
23.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,055/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sutton Elementary SchoolNewton Parrish Elementary SchoolEstes Elementary SchoolFoust Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Owensboro Middle SchoolOwensboro Innovation Middle School
↓
High School
Owensboro High SchoolEmerson AcademyOwensboro Innovation Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyDaviess County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOwensboro Independent →
Phone: (270)686-1125
NCES ID: 210459001685
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Owensboro seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Owensboro Independent
High
Owensboro High School
1,334 students · 09–12
● 44 opp58% FRL
Mid
Owensboro Middle School
807 students · 06–08
● 44 opp74% FRL
Elem
Sutton Elementary School
561 students · KG–05
● 44 opp46% FRL
Elem
Newton Parrish Elementary School
561 students · KG–05
● 43 opp66% FRL
Elem
Estes Elementary School
444 students · PK–05
● 43 opp85% FRL
Elem
Foust Elementary School
411 students · KG–05
● 44 opp88% FRL
Elem
Cravens Elementary School
370 students · KG–05
● 44 opp92% FRL
Mid
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
311 students · 06–08
● 44 opp60% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1701 West 7th Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.