- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Owensboro, KY
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newton Parrish Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210459001135
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton Parrish Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton Parrish Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Owensboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210459001135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Newton Parrish Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 210459001135 · Owensboro, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 14:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Owensboro High School (1,342 students)
Newton Parrish Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Newton Parrish Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owensboro High
Owensboro High School
1,342 students
- Owensboro Midd
Owensboro Middle School
790 students
- This school
Newton Parrish Elementary School
545 students
- Sutton Element 535
Sutton Elementary School
535 students
- Estes Elementa 492
Estes Elementary School
492 students
- Foust Elementa 400
Foust Elementary School
400 students
What this shows Newton Parrish Elementary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton Parrish Elementary School compares
Newton Parrish 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 7.7%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Newton Parrish Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owensboro Independent reports $16,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newton Parrish Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owensboro Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foust Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton Parrish Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Owensboro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sutton Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Foust Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Cravens Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary School
Alternative education program
19 students 3.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newton Parrish Elementary School
How many students attend Newton Parrish Elementary School?
Newton Parrish Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Parrish Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Parrish Elementary School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Newton Parrish Elementary School?
61.1% of students at Newton Parrish Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Parrish Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newton Parrish Elementary School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton Parrish Elementary School?
Newton Parrish Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Newton Parrish Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Owensboro, 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 Owensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Owensboro Independent?
Besides Newton Parrish Elementary School, Owensboro Independent also operates Owensboro High School (1,342 students), Owensboro Middle School (790 students), and Sutton Elementary School (535 students). See the Owensboro Independent district page for the complete list.