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#1191 of 1,284 schools in KY
Bourbon Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Bourbon County · Paris, KY
A Bourbon County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
367 Bethlehem Road, Paris, KY 40361
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bourbon Central Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bourbon Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated945/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paris), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,074
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Cane Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| North Middletown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | Not available | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bourbon County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bourbon Central Elementary School is listed in Bourbon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bourbon Central Elementary School
Bourbon Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paris, KY, part of Bourbon County, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,191 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bourbon Central Elementary School
What grades does Bourbon Central Elementary School serve?
Bourbon Central Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bourbon Central Elementary School?
Bourbon Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourbon Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bourbon Central Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bourbon Central Elementary School rank in KY?
Bourbon Central Elementary School ranks #1,191 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bourbon Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bourbon Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bourbon Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bourbon Central Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bourbon Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bourbon Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bourbon Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bourbon Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bourbon Central Elementary School?
68.3% of students at Bourbon Central Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bourbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (859) 987-2195
- Area population (ZIP 40361)
- 18,422
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40361; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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