Bourbon Central Elementary School

459 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bourbon Central Elementary School is a public school located in Paris, Kentucky, serving students in the Bourbon County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the elementary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and prepares young learners for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Bourbon Central Elementary is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, reflecting the values of its location on Bethlehem Road. The school typically engages in various extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to keep families involved and to create a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing teacher-student relationships and maintaining a structured, inclusive campus, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed within the broader Bourbon County educational framework.

459

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bourbon Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	77
Black	23
Two or More	23

White
336 (73.2%)
Hispanic
77 (16.8%)
Black
23 (5.0%)
Two or More
23 (5.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bourbon County
Phone:	(859)987-2195
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 63

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 69