Bourbon Central Elementary School

Summary:

Bourbon Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paris, Kentucky, serving 483 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Bourbon County School District, which is ranked 129 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bourbon Central Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and county averages in academic subjects like Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with rankings for female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students all in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.28% to 69.98% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Bourbon Central Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, like North Middletown Elementary and Cane Ridge Elementary, as well as other districts, such as Deep Springs Elementary, Dixie Elementary Magnet, Strode Station Elementary, and Paris Elementary, it becomes clear that Bourbon Central is one of the lowest-performing schools in the region. The nearby schools generally outperform Bourbon Central in academic proficiency, student subgroup performance, and other key metrics.


Detail:

Public K-5

 367 Bethlehem Road
       Paris, KY  40361


(859) 987-2195

District: Bourbon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
545th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,619 Help


Students who attend Bourbon Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bourbon County Middle School
High:    Bourbon County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.0%
Hispanic:
17.3%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.3% Help


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Compare Details Bourbon Central Elementary School ranks worse than 79.6% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Bourbon County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.81. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Bourbon Central Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bourbon County School District. Racial makeup is: White (71%), Hispanic (17.3%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bourbon Central Elementary School is 15.5. 2 elementary schools in the Bourbon County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bourbon Central Elementary School is $15,619. 2 elementary schools in the Bourbon County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bourbon Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bourbon Central Elementary School 545th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Bourbon Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bourbon County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bourbon County 129th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bourbon Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bourbon Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 77.55 116th 638 81.8%
2008 81.86 79th 651 87.9%
2009 72.64 160th 658 75.7%
2010 69.64 186th 683 72.8%
2011 63.02 247th 688 64.1%
2012 74.72 127th 713 82.2%
2013 67.56 196th 719 72.7%
2014 51.82 341st 705 51.6%
2015 52.09 333rd 698 52.3%
2016 29.97 546th 690 20.9%
2017 33.99 504th 694 27.4%
2018 32.76 515th 691 25.5%
2019 39.90 471st 700 32.7%
2021 20.00 457th 517 11.6%
2022 29.88 486th 684 28.9%
2023 29.02 500th 687 27.2%
2024 23.81 545th 685 20.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bourbon Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.30 15th 43 65.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bourbon Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.58 461st 661 30.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bourbon Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.73 482nd 631 23.6%
2019 38.95 444th 664 33.1%
2021 17.16 250th 275 9.1%
2022 27.41 514th 667 22.9%
2023 28.59 507th 670 24.3%
2024 24.69 529th 665 20.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Bourbon Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.13 26th 40 35.0%
2024 35.12 15th 18 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bourbon Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.04 382nd 663 42.4%
2019 46.46 400th 671 40.4%
2021 27.48 271st 312 13.1%
2022 35.24 425th 641 33.7%
2023 31.52 464th 639 27.4%
2024 24.79 513th 644 20.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bourbon Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.75 280th 445 37.1%
2019 44.04 225th 474 52.5%
2022 24.12 174th 206 15.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Bourbon Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.65 561st 665 15.6%
2019 34.46 499th 676 26.2%
2021 15.79 303rd 325 6.8%
2022 28.47 484th 657 26.3%
2023 26.35 496th 652 23.9%
2024 23.66 522nd 652 19.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bourbon Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.08 88th 153 42.5%
2019 57.80 59th 152 61.2%
2022 35.95 74th 114 35.1%
2023 43.76 63rd 120 47.5%
2024 51.40 57th 135 57.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bourbon Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.94 447th 593 24.6%
2019 39.28 395th 592 33.3%
2021 16.93 312th 337 7.4%
2022 26.45 504th 656 23.2%
2023 27.55 501st 658 23.9%
2024 22.44 547th 659 17.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bourbon Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 372 27 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1990 567 31 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1991 629 38 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1992 665 38 0 0 0 n/a n/a 60 763
1993 586 32 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1994 543 25 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 572
1995 526 28 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 526 28 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 262 25 2 5 0 n/a n/a 303 597
1998 559 27 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1999 543 30 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 571 29 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2001 547 38 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2002 502 48 3 30 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 502 48 3 30 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 515 52 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2005 524 39 2 29 2 n/a n/a 0 596
2006 523 38 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2007 496 29 2 45 0 n/a n/a 2 574
2008 499 25 1 43 1 n/a n/a 3 572
2009 468 22 3 52 1 n/a n/a 2 548
2010 458 25 5 55 1 n/a n/a 5 549
2011 438 26 3 66 0 0 11 0 544
2012 470 20 5 80 0 0 14 0 589
2013 431 20 5 90 0 0 23 0 569
2014 410 22 3 98 0 1 29 0 563
2015 429 20 2 111 0 0 31 0 593
2016 434 19 1 121 0 0 36 0 611
2017 448 17 1 117 0 0 37 0 620
2018 390 16 2 119 0 0 41 0 568
2019 390 15 2 108 0 0 34 0 549
2020 372 23 1 110 0 0 35 0 541
2021 349 25 1 99 0 0 34 0 508
2022 357 23 1 104 0 0 31 0 516
2023 334 21 3 90 0 0 35 0 483
2024 336 22 2 82 0 0 31 0 473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bourbon Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 401 20.5 19.5 n/a
1990 598 30.1 19.8 n/a
1991 670 34.8 19.2 n/a
1992 763 37.7 20.2 n/a
1993 621 38.3 16.2 n/a
1994 572 35.7 16.0 n/a
1995 563 35.0 16.1 n/a
1996 563 35.0 16.1 n/a
1997 597 35.9 16.6 78.9
1998 599 38.7 15.5 39.7
1999 582 25.8 22.6 49.8
2000 609 27.4 22.2 52.9
2001 595 24.2 24.6 50.1
2002 585 34.5 17.0 84.3
2003 585 34.5 17.0 84.3
2004 597 33.3 17.9 n/a
2005 596 34.3 17.4 n/a
2006 594 36.4 16.3 47.1
2007 574 38.0 15.1 45.8
2008 572 35.2 16.3 46.4
2009 548 34.2 16.0 44
2010 549 34.0 16.1 47.8
2011 544 34.1 15.9 50.7
2012 589 36.1 16.2 55.9
2013 569 36.2 15.7 58
2014 563 35.0 16.0 59.1
2015 593 37.0 16.0 57.7
2016 611 38.0 16.0 66.9
2017 620 38.0 16.2 66
2018 568 35.1 16.1 64.4
2019 549 35.4 15.4 68.1
2020 541 33.0 16.3 69.7
2021 508 33.0 15.3 66.9
2022 516 33.3 15.4 66.3
2023 483 31.9 15.1 70
2024 473 30.3 15.5 68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bourbon Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 401 20.5 19.5 n/a
1990 598 30.1 19.8 n/a
1991 670 34.8 19.2 n/a
1992 763 37.7 20.2 n/a
1993 621 38.3 16.2 n/a
1994 572 35.7 16.0 n/a
1995 563 35.0 16.1 n/a
1996 563 35.0 16.1 n/a
1997 597 35.9 16.6 78.9
1998 599 38.7 15.5 39.7
1999 582 25.8 22.6 49.8
2000 609 27.4 22.2 52.9
2001 595 24.2 24.6 50.1
2002 585 34.5 17.0 84.3
2003 585 34.5 17.0 84.3
2004 597 33.3 17.9 n/a
2005 596 34.3 17.4 n/a
2006 594 36.4 16.3 47.1
2007 574 38.0 15.1 45.8
2008 572 35.2 16.3 46.4
2009 548 34.2 16.0 44
2010 549 34.0 16.1 47.8
2011 544 34.1 15.9 50.7
2012 589 36.1 16.2 55.9
2013 569 36.2 15.7 58
2014 563 35.0 16.0 59.1
2015 593 37.0 16.0 57.7
2016 611 38.0 16.0 66.9
2017 620 38.0 16.2 66
2018 568 35.1 16.1 64.4
2019 549 35.4 15.4 68.1
2020 541 33.0 16.3 69.7
2021 508 33.0 15.3 66.9
2022 516 33.3 15.4 66.3
2023 483 31.9 15.1 70
2024 473 30.3 15.5 68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bourbon Central Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $921 (8.2%) $271 (2.4%) $1,192 (10.6%) $7,432 (66.4%) $1,906 (17.0%) $9,338 (83.4%) $11,201
2019 $1,019 (8.6%) $137 (1.2%) $1,157 (9.8%) $7,798 (66.1%) $2,000 (16.9%) $9,798 (83.0%) $11,804
2020 $2,722 (22.4%) $332 (2.7%) $9,375 (77.1%) $2,042 (16.8%) $1,340 (11.0%) $11,417 (93.9%) $12,159
2021 $1,479 (10.6%) $624 (4.5%) $2,103 (15.0%) $8,330 (59.5%) $1,448 (10.3%) $9,778 (69.8%) $14,011
2022 $2,519 (16.1%) $899 (5.8%) $3,419 (21.9%) $9,079 (58.1%) $2,138 (13.7%) $11,217 (71.8%) $15,619

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bourbon Central Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 471st of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 500th of 687 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students549483
 12%
African American1521
 40%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic10890
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White390334
 14.4%
Two or More Races3435
 2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%70%
 1.9%


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Students who attend Bourbon Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bourbon County Middle School
High : Bourbon County High School

Bourbon Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.4% of Kentucky elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 473 students attended Bourbon Central Elementary School.

Students at Bourbon Central Elementary School are 71% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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