Enrollment
459
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paris, KY
Bourbon Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bourbon Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210054001576
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bourbon Central Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bourbon Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bourbon Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Paris, KY.
School address
District: Bourbon County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210054001576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bourbon Central Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bourbon Central Elementary School
Bourbon Central Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Paris, Kentucky, enrolling 459 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 488 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #222.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Paris's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cane Ridge Elementary School (453 students): Bourbon Central Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.1:1).
Bourbon County also operates Bourbon County High School (764 students) and Bourbon County Middle School (555 students) alongside Bourbon Central Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bourbon Central Elementary School compares
Bourbon Central Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Bourbon Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bourbon County, which includes Bourbon Central Elementary School.
$12,882
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 46.9%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bourbon Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bourbon County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bourbon County Preschool Headstart | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middletown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bourbon Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Paris
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bourbon Central Elementary School
How many students attend Bourbon Central Elementary School?
Bourbon Central Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paris, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourbon Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bourbon Central Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bourbon Central Elementary School?
66.7% of students at Bourbon Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bourbon Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bourbon Central Elementary School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Paris, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bourbon Central Elementary School?
Bourbon Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bourbon Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Bourbon Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Paris, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paris on the city page.
Is Bourbon Central Elementary School a good school?
Bourbon Central Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bourbon County?
Besides Bourbon Central Elementary School, Bourbon County also operates Bourbon County High School (764 students), Bourbon County Middle School (555 students), and Cane Ridge Elementary School (453 students). See the Bourbon County district page for the complete list.
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