Hager Preschool serves 142 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hager Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Hager Preschool's student population of 142 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hager Preschool is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
18%
11%
White
47%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hager Preschool?
142 students attend Hager Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hager Preschool students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hager Preschool?
Hager Preschool has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hager Preschool offer ?
Hager Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hager Preschool part of?
Hager Preschool is part of Owensboro Independent School District.
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