Newton Parrish Elementary School vs. Foust Elementary School
Should I attend Newton Parrish Elementary School or Foust Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Foust Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 519 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foust 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 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
519 students
432 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#888 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
120
82
Grade 1 Students
73
68
Grade 2 Students
87
80
Grade 3 Students
70
58
Grade 4 Students
86
68
Grade 5 Students
83
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
7%
19%
% White
72%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
11%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
