Newton Parrish Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 · Owensboro Independent
#236 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#18347 of 50,301 nationally
About Newton Parrish Elementary School
Newton Parrish Elementary School is a public elementary located in Owensboro, in the Owensboro Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 545 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 236th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is math proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 545.
There are 24 schools in Owensboro; Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks 9th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Newton Parrish Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Newton Parrish Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
311 students · 1.0 km away
Owensboro Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students · 1.3 km away
Tamarack Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students · 1.7 km away
Sutton Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students · 1.8 km away
Owensboro High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students · 1.9 km away
F T Burns Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 2.2 km away
F T Burns Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students · 2.4 km away
Daviess County High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students · 2.9 km away
Apollo High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students · 2.9 km away
Hager Preschool
Owensboro · Public other · Grades PK–PK
120 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
East Bernstadt Elementary School
East Bernstadt · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
544 students
Luhr Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
Whitley City Elementary School
Whitley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
Strode Station Elementary School
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Nicholasville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
542 students
Reidland Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
548 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Newton Parrish Elementary School a good school?
Newton Parrish Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #236 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Newton Parrish Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks #236 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #18347 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Newton Parrish Elementary School?
Newton Parrish Elementary School had 545 students in 2025.
Is Newton Parrish Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Newton Parrish Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Newton Parrish Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Newton Parrish Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.