Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-6, New Paris Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Paris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New Paris Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Paris Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Paris Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Paris Elementary School's ranking?
New Paris Elementary School is ranked #279 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are New Paris Elementary School often compared to?
New Paris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend New Paris Elementary School?
477 students attend New Paris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of New Paris Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Paris Elementary School?
New Paris Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Paris Elementary School offer ?
New Paris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is New Paris Elementary School part of?
New Paris Elementary School is part of Fairfield Community Schools School District.
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