Paradise Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 458 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 258th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 5010 Monroe Highway, Ball, LA 71405
- Principal or Admin: Charles C. Howard
- Fax: (318) 641-1315
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Rapides Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,813
- Graduation Rate: 65.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.3
- Enrolled Students: 23,770
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 458
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 235 (51.3%)
- Females: 223 (48.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 50 (10.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 250 (54.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 300 (65.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.7% |
| Black | 110 | 24.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.3% |
| White | 336 | 73.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 48 | 10.5% |
| Kindergarten | 65 | 14.2% |
| 1st Grade | 50 | 10.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 62 | 13.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 63 | 13.8% |
| 4th Grade | 63 | 13.8% |
| 5th Grade | 66 | 14.4% |
| 6th Grade | 41 | 9.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 73%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:27%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $41,904
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,861 | 10% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,575 | 90% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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