Newton Parrish Elementary School
Tel:
(270) 686-1100
- Newton Parrish Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Newton Parrish Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Newton Parrish Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Newton Parrish Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Newton Parrish Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Newton Parrish Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #183 out of 1246 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 10% |
| White | 70% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 17% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Owensboro Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Newton Parrish Elementary School is Owensboro Innovation Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Owensboro Middle School North (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Owensboro Owensboro Innovation Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.7 miles
1010 Allen Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000 0.7 9-12 n/a - Owensboro Owensboro Middle School North Grades: 5-8 | 715 students
0.7 miles
1300 Booth Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1130 0.7 5-8 715 - Owensboro Owensboro Middle School South Grades: 5-6 | 753 students
0.7 miles
2631 S Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128 0.7 5-6 753 - Owensboro Tamarack Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
1.0 miles
1733 Tamarack Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7550 1.0 PK-5 536 - Owensboro Sutton Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 403 students
1.1 miles
2060 Lewis Ln
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1140 1.1 K-4 403
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