Sutton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 · Owensboro Independent
#84 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#11902 of 50,301 nationally
About Sutton Elementary School
Sutton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Owensboro, in the Owensboro Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 535 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 84th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 535.
There are 24 schools in Owensboro; Sutton Elementary School ranks 1st of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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 Sutton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sutton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Owensboro Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students · 627 m away
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
311 students · 803 m away
Tamarack Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students · 1.5 km away
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students · 1.8 km away
Owensboro High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students · 1.9 km away
Hager Preschool
Owensboro · Public other · Grades PK–PK
120 students · 2.2 km away
Foust Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students · 2.2 km away
Apollo High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students · 2.4 km away
Cravens Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students · 2.4 km away
F T Burns Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Owingsville Elementary School
Owingsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Pulaski Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Eastern Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
A M Yealey Elementary School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
North Washington Elementary School
Willisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
536 students
North Jackson Elementary
Glasgow · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
537 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sutton Elementary School a good school?
Sutton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #84 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 Sutton Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Sutton Elementary School ranks #84 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #11902 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sutton Elementary School?
Sutton Elementary School had 535 students in 2025.
Is Sutton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sutton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sutton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sutton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.