Estes Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 · Owensboro Independent
#651 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#39191 of 50,301 nationally
About Estes Elementary School
Estes Elementary School is a public elementary located in Owensboro, in the Owensboro Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 492 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 651st of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 492.
There are 24 schools in Owensboro; Estes Elementary School ranks 22nd of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Estes Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Estes Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Highland Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 1.8 km away
Daviess County Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students · 2.2 km away
Meadow Lands Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students · 2.5 km away
Owensboro High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students · 2.5 km away
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students · 3.6 km away
Daviess County High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students · 3.9 km away
Owensboro Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students · 3.9 km away
Hager Preschool
Owensboro · Public other · Grades PK–PK
120 students · 4.0 km away
Foust Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students · 4.1 km away
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
311 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Vine Grove Elementary School
Vine Grove · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
493 students
Brodhead Elementary School
Brodhead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
Taylor Elementary School
Brooksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Cecilia Valley Elementary School
Cecilia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Silver Creek Elementary School
Berea · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Russell Primary School
Russell · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
494 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Estes Elementary School a good school?
Estes Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 29.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #651 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Estes Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Estes Elementary School ranks #651 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #39191 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Estes Elementary School?
Estes Elementary School had 492 students in 2025.
Is Estes Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Estes Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Estes Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Estes Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.