- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paris, KY
Cane Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cane Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210054000024
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cane Ridge Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cane Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cane Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Paris, KY.
School address
District: Bourbon County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210054000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cane Ridge Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 210054000024 · Paris, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 15.1:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Bourbon County High School (764 students)
Cane Ridge Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Cane Ridge 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
- Bourbon Centra
Bourbon Central Elementary School
459 students
- This school
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 Cane Ridge Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cane Ridge Elementary School compares
Cane Ridge 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Cane Ridge Elementary School is less 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 Cane Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bourbon County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bourbon Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bourbon County Preschool Headstart | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middletown Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cane Ridge 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
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cane Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Cane Ridge Elementary School?
Cane Ridge Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paris, KY. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cane Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cane Ridge Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Cane Ridge Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Cane Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cane Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cane Ridge Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Paris, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cane Ridge Elementary School?
Cane Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cane Ridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Cane Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 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 Cane Ridge Elementary School, Bourbon County also operates Bourbon County High School (764 students), Bourbon County Middle School (555 students), and Bourbon Central Elementary School (459 students). See the Bourbon County district page for the complete list.