Enrollment
453
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cane Ridge Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cane Ridge Elementary School
Cane Ridge Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Paris, Kentucky, enrolling 453 students.
At 15.1:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 52.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 462 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Bourbon Central Elementary School (459 students): Cane Ridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.8:1).
Bourbon County also operates Bourbon County High School (764 students) and Bourbon County Middle School (555 students) alongside Cane Ridge 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 Cane Ridge Elementary School compares
Cane Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bourbon County, which includes Cane Ridge 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 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
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~453 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cane Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Cane Ridge Elementary School earns 58/100 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 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.
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