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Paris Preschool Center
School · Paris Independent · Paris, KY
A Paris Independent school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1481 S. Main St., Paris, KY 40361
- 27.3:1 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 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paris Preschool Center 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Bourbon County Preschool HeadstartEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 1.5 mi | 192 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paris Independent
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,541NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paris Preschool Center is listed in Paris Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paris Preschool Center
Paris Preschool Center is a public school in Paris, KY, part of Paris Independent, serving approximately 82 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,230 of 1,284 schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paris Preschool Center
What grades does Paris Preschool Center serve?
Paris Preschool Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Paris Preschool Center?
Paris Preschool Center has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Preschool Center is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paris Preschool Center rank in KY?
Paris Preschool Center ranks #1,230 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Paris Preschool Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Paris Preschool Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Paris Preschool Center a charter school?
No, Paris Preschool Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paris Preschool Center a Title I school?
No, Paris Preschool Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paris Preschool Center?
65.9% of students at Paris Preschool Center 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
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bourbon County
- Phone
- (859) 987-2166
- 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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