Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Paris Elementary School's student population of 329 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paris Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1013 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
15%
11%
White
58%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paris Elementary School's ranking?
Paris Elementary School is ranked #1013 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Paris Elementary School often compared to?
Paris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bourbon Central Elementary School, Cane Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Paris Elementary School?
329 students attend Paris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Paris Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paris Elementary School?
Paris Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paris Elementary School offer ?
Paris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paris Elementary School part of?
Paris Elementary School is part of Paris Independent School District.
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