Paradise Elementary School

369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Paradise Elementary School, located at 5010 Monroe Highway in Ball, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rapides Parish School District. Dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its students, the school provides a structured learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic success while maintaining a supportive atmosphere centered on the local Ball community.

As part of the broader regional school system, Paradise Elementary benefits from the resources and oversight of the Rapides Parish district, which focuses on student achievement and character development. The school is known for its role in the small, tight-knit community of Ball, acting as a central hub for families and neighborhood residents. With a commitment to quality instruction and a focus on elementary-level development, the school strives to create a positive, safe, and effective educational experience for children in their formative years.

369

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	18
Black	78
Asian	5
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
256 (69.4%)
Black
78 (21.1%)
Hispanic
18 (4.9%)
Two or More
10 (2.7%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	N/A
District:	Rapides Parish
Phone:	(318)640-1033
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paradise Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paradise Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	44.4%
Male	205	55.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)