Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Paradise Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Paradise Elementary School serves the northeast part of Ball, LA, covering an area of approximately 36.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paradise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Paradise Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Paradise Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paradise Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paradise Elementary School's ranking?
Paradise Elementary School is ranked #366 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Paradise Elementary School often compared to?
Paradise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Goff Elementary School, Tioga Elementary School, Lessie Moore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Paradise Elementary School?
369 students attend Paradise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Paradise Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paradise Elementary School?
Paradise Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paradise Elementary School offer ?
Paradise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paradise Elementary School part of?
Paradise Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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