What grades does Paradise Elementary School serve?

Paradise Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Ball area.

Where is Paradise Elementary School located?

Paradise Elementary School is a urban school in Ball, LA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Elementary School is 11.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Ball, LA?

Schools in Ball include Paradise Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Ball area.

LAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Paradise Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Ball, Louisiana|Rapides Parish

Ball, LA 71405

School Profile

Grades

PK–6

Enrollment

357

Student:Teacher

11.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Rapides Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

76.2%

Phone

(318)640-1033

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

21 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7:1

Near average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

713

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

97% fully certified

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,720

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,182

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,236

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 40%Local 40%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.8%

Below 150% poverty line

5.8%

Unemployment rate

8.9%

Uninsured residents

12.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,104

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,899

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,255 (43%)

Other Health Impairment

379 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

299 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

243 (8%)

Autism

191 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

11 (0%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

369

Current enrollment

Stable(+3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Paradise Elementary School

Paradise Elementary School currently enrolls 357 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.

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