Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Newton Parrish Elementary School serves the southeast part of Owensboro, KY, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Newton Parrish Elementary School's student population of 545 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton Parrish Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#178 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #178 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Newton Parrish Elementary School?
545 students attend Newton Parrish Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Newton Parrish Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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