Enrollment
66
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, KY
Paris Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Paris Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210471002226
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Preschool Center earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Preschool Center ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Paris, KY.
School address
District: Paris Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210471002226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paris Preschool Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paris Preschool Center
Paris Preschool Center is a small combined-grade school in Paris, Kentucky, enrolling 66 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 96% of Kentucky schools and 45% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 66 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Its district draws 31.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Paris's public schools, it stands alongside Bourbon County Preschool Headstart (198 students): Paris Preschool Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 22:1).
Paris Independent also operates Paris Elementary School (346 students) and Paris High School (267 students) alongside Paris Preschool Center.
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 Paris Preschool Center compares
Paris Preschool Center on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 45% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 47.0%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Paris Preschool Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paris Independent, which includes Paris Preschool Center.
$15,133
Per student
+15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 46.5%
Federal 31.5%
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 Paris Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paris Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Paris
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~66 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Paris Preschool Center
How many students attend Paris Preschool Center?
Paris Preschool Center has 66 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Preschool Center is 22:1, which is 45% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paris Preschool Center?
47.5% of students at Paris Preschool Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Paris Preschool Center is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Paris, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Preschool Center?
Paris Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Paris Preschool Center rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Preschool Center ranks #8 of 9 public 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 public schools in Paris on the city page.
Is Paris Preschool Center a good school?
Paris Preschool Center earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Paris Independent?
Besides Paris Preschool Center, Paris Independent also operates Paris Elementary School (346 students), Paris High School (267 students), and Paris Middle School (180 students). See the Paris Independent district page for the complete list.
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