Paris Elementary School
Tel:
(859) 987-2166
- Paris Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Paris Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Paris Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Paris Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 306 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Paris Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Paris Elementary School is 0.66, 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 | #1051 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 7% |
| Black | 14% | 10% |
| White | 52% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 17% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paris Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Paris Elementary School is Paris High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Paris Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paris Paris High School Grades: 9-12 | 198 students
0.6 miles
308 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2168 0.6 9-12 198 - Paris Paris Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 149 students
0.6 miles
304 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163 0.6 6-8 149 - Paris Paris Preschool Center Grades: PK | 34 students
0.6 miles
1481 S. Main St.
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166 0.6 PK 34 - Paris Bourbon County High School Grades: 9-12 | 814 students
1.0 miles
3341 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2185 1.0 9-12 814 - Paris Bourbon County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 671 students
1.0 miles
3339 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189 1.0 6-8 671
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