- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Bourbon Central Elementary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210054001576 · Paris, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 14.8:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bourbon County High School (764 students)
Bourbon Central Elementary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bourbon Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bourbon County
Bourbon County High School
764 students
- Bourbon County
Bourbon County Middle School
555 students
- This school
Bourbon Central Elementary School
459 students
- Cane Ridge Ele
Cane Ridge Elementary School
453 students
- Bourbon County 198
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart
198 students
- North Middleto 128
North Middletown Elementary School
128 students
What this shows Bourbon Central Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bourbon Central Elementary School compares
Bourbon Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Bourbon County reports $13,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.