Newton Parrish Elementary School

545 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Newton Parrish Elementary School, located at 510 Byers Avenue in Owensboro, Kentucky, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community. As part of the Owensboro Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves students in the elementary grades, providing a foundational curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success while catering to the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming campus culture that encourages collaboration between students, teachers, and families. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Newton Parrish aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Its location in Owensboro places it within a community-oriented district that prioritizes educational excellence and community involvement.

545

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton Parrish Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	54
Black	42
Asian	27
Two or More	70
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
348 (63.9%)
Two or More
70 (12.8%)
Hispanic
54 (9.9%)
Black
42 (7.7%)
Asian
27 (5.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Owensboro Independent
Phone:	(270)686-1100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newton Parrish Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newton Parrish Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	51.4%
Male	265	48.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th