Foust Elementary School vs. Newton Parrish Elementary School
Should you attend Foust Elementary School or Newton Parrish Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Foust Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foust Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
411 students
561 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#155 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
100
101
Grade 1 Students
62
114
Grade 2 Students
65
72
Grade 3 Students
61
100
Grade 4 Students
60
80
Grade 5 Students
63
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
21%
8%
% Black
20%
8%
% White
42%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
13%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
