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Newton Parrish Elementary School

510 Byers Ave
Owensboro, KY 42303

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Newton Parrish Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Newton Parrish Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Newton Parrish Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

493 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Newton Parrish Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Newton Parrish Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#227 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Newton Parrish Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

47%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newton Parrish Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newton Parrish Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

72%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Newton Parrish Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.46

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Newton Parrish Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newton Parrish Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Owensboro Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newton Parrish Elementary School's ranking?

Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Newton Parrish Elementary School often compared to?

Newton Parrish Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutton Elementary School, Foust Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Newton Parrish Elementary School?

493 students attend Newton Parrish Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Newton Parrish Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton Parrish Elementary School?

Newton Parrish Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Newton Parrish Elementary School offer ?

Newton Parrish Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Newton Parrish Elementary School part of?

Newton Parrish Elementary School is part of Owensboro Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education