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#1211 of 1,284 schools in KY

Bourbon County Preschool Headstart

School · Bourbon County · Paris, KY

A school in Paris, KY serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.

Estimated Score

369 Bethlehem Road, Paris, KY 40361

  • 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on KY statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on KY state average
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement45%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement30%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.3:1
District spending per student$13,989

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bourbon County Preschool Headstart 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Paris Preschool CenterEnrollment path unverified3.4PK1.5 mi82Compare →
St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–51.8 mi47Compare →

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
#6 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 County Preschool Headstart is listed in Bourbon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bourbon County Preschool Headstart

Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is a public school in Paris, KY, part of Bourbon County, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 1,284 schools in KY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bourbon County Preschool Headstart

What grades does Bourbon County Preschool Headstart serve?

Bourbon County Preschool Headstart serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.

How many students attend Bourbon County Preschool Headstart?

Bourbon County Preschool Headstart has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourbon County Preschool Headstart?

The student-teacher ratio at Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bourbon County Preschool Headstart rank in KY?

Bourbon County Preschool Headstart ranks #1,211 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Bourbon County Preschool Headstart's MySchoolScout rating?

Bourbon County Preschool Headstart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bourbon County Preschool Headstart a charter school?

No, Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bourbon County Preschool Headstart a Title I school?

No, Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bourbon County Preschool Headstart?

81.8% of students at Bourbon County Preschool Headstart 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
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Bourbon County
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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