Newton Parrish Elementary School
Tel:
(270)686-1100
- Newton Parrish Elementary School serves 436 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 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Newton Parrish Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 436 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Newton Parrish Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Newton Parrish Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #220 out of 1,251 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| Black | 7% | 11% |
| White | 71% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Owensboro Independent School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Owensboro Middle School North (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 687 students
0.7 miles
1300 Booth Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270)686-1130 0.7 5-8 687 - Owensboro Owensboro Middle School South Grades: 5-6 | 698 students
0.7 miles
2631 S Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270)686-1128 0.7 5-6 698 - Owensboro Tamarack Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 573 students
1.0 miles
1733 Tamarack Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270)852-7550 1.0 PK-5 573 - Owensboro Sutton Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 430 students
1.1 miles
2060 Lewis Ln
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270)686-1140 1.1 K-4 430
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