Paradise Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 5010 Monroe Highway
       Ball, LA  71405


(318) 640-1033

District: Rapides Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 727 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,272 Help


Students who attend Paradise Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Tioga Junior High School
High:    Tioga High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.1%
African American:
22.5%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Compare Details Paradise Elementary School ranks better than 84.5% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 5th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Rapides Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.1%), African American (22.5%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paradise Elementary School is 18.5. 17 elementary schools in the Rapides Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paradise Elementary School is $11,272, which is the 8th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Rapides Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Paradise Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Elementary School 113th of 727 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Paradise Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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African American students:
White students:


Rapides Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapides Parish 31st of 114 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paradise Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paradise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 73.25 200th 725 72.4%
2008 71.77 207th 743 72.1%
2009 72.49 206th 738 72.1%
2010 66.36 286th 736 61.1%
2011 78.55 154th 766 79.9%
2012 70.94 237th 764 69.0%
2013 67.22 260th 772 66.3%
2014 68.99 251st 777 67.7%
2015 57.88 362nd 792 54.3%
2016 53.58 388th 742 47.7%
2017 46.56 436th 739 41.0%
2018 39.09 427th 728 41.3%
2019 70.32 241st 731 67.0%
2021 65.53 256th 729 64.9%
2022 79.65 146th 727 79.9%
2023 82.40 114th 730 84.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paradise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.40 181st 333 45.6%
2022 30.36 226th 307 26.4%
2023 64.36 95th 296 67.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paradise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.20 350th 682 48.7%
2019 59.53 301st 697 56.8%
2021 57.34 312th 719 56.6%
2022 67.68 216th 724 70.2%
2023 80.47 101st 723 86.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Paradise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.43 166th 684 75.7%
2021 67.76 234th 705 66.8%
2022 80.50 118th 701 83.2%
2023 82.69 88th 705 87.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Paradise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.32 290th 696 58.3%
2021 65.93 243rd 704 65.5%
2022 71.88 196th 712 72.5%
2023 78.99 133rd 713 81.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Paradise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.29 253rd 547 53.7%
2019 45.34 328th 559 41.3%
2021 47.36 285th 564 49.5%
2022 45.60 299th 562 46.8%
2023 90.50 34th 570 94.0%
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Rank History for White students at Paradise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.72 301st 516 41.7%
2019 57.76 246th 517 52.4%
2021 49.93 294th 522 43.7%
2022 65.85 172nd 517 66.7%
2023 66.84 169th 518 67.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Open Quote I really like the staff and faculty of the school.They are nice and kind they believe in the children's education and I wish I could send my son there forever because of the wonderful staff but he has too move on. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Paradise Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 520 520
1990 364 119 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 340 124 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 311 126 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1993 304 114 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1994 300 120 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 235 113 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 353
1996 235 113 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 353
1997 253 105 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 361
1998 287 82 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1999 304 103 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 276 94 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2001 279 109 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 217 94 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 316
2003 217 94 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 316
2004 282 95 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2005 291 98 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 397
2006 299 103 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2007 344 117 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 322 118 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2009 317 123 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 448
2010 336 110 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2011 358 140 3 3 4 0 0 0 508
2012 352 157 2 4 6 0 4 0 525
2013 354 162 1 4 2 0 9 0 532
2014 349 170 1 5 3 0 12 0 540
2015 336 171 2 5 3 0 14 0 531
2016 356 177 3 6 4 0 16 0 562
2017 301 174 1 6 4 0 17 0 503
2018 282 170 3 9 6 0 13 0 483
2019 258 77 4 10 3 0 8 0 360
2020 259 77 5 9 2 0 6 0 358
2021 250 84 5 9 1 1 8 0 358
2022 246 80 6 7 1 0 19 0 359
2023 254 84 6 8 1 0 20 0 373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paradise Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 520 25.0 20.8 36.7
1990 483 27.0 17.8 46
1991 464 27.0 17.1 41.4
1992 437 27.0 16.1 46
1993 418 26.0 16.1 51.4
1994 420 27.0 15.6 47.6
1995 353 23.0 15.3 47
1996 353 23.0 15.3 47
1997 361 23.0 15.7 47.1
1998 371 23.0 16.1 48.8
1999 408 25.0 16.3 61
2000 373 23.0 16.2 61.1
2001 394 23.0 17.1 59.9
2002 316 22.0 14.4 73.1
2003 316 22.0 14.4 73.1
2004 378 27.3 13.8 65.9
2005 397 31.7 12.5 68.3
2006 416 30.9 13.5 63.2
2007 468 32.6 14.4 64.7
2008 446 30.5 14.6 66.1
2009 448 31.6 14.2 69
2010 458 31.5 14.5 65.5
2011 508 33.5 15.1 57.3
2012 525 33.0 15.9 65.3
2013 532 29.0 18.3 67.7
2014 540 33.7 16.0 68.7
2015 531 35.0 15.1 70.2
2016 562 36.0 15.6 67.1
2017 503 26.7 18.7 76.5
2018 483 26.2 18.4 74.9
2019 360 20.0 18.0 48.9
2020 358 18.0 19.8 48
2021 358 19.0 18.8 38.5
2022 359 20.0 17.9 37
2023 373 20.1 18.5 77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paradise Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 520 25.0 20.8 36.7
1990 483 27.0 17.8 46
1991 464 27.0 17.1 41.4
1992 437 27.0 16.1 46
1993 418 26.0 16.1 51.4
1994 420 27.0 15.6 47.6
1995 353 23.0 15.3 47
1996 353 23.0 15.3 47
1997 361 23.0 15.7 47.1
1998 371 23.0 16.1 48.8
1999 408 25.0 16.3 61
2000 373 23.0 16.2 61.1
2001 394 23.0 17.1 59.9
2002 316 22.0 14.4 73.1
2003 316 22.0 14.4 73.1
2004 378 27.3 13.8 65.9
2005 397 31.7 12.5 68.3
2006 416 30.9 13.5 63.2
2007 468 32.6 14.4 64.7
2008 446 30.5 14.6 66.1
2009 448 31.6 14.2 69
2010 458 31.5 14.5 65.5
2011 508 33.5 15.1 57.3
2012 525 33.0 15.9 65.3
2013 532 29.0 18.3 67.7
2014 540 33.7 16.0 68.7
2015 531 35.0 15.1 70.2
2016 562 36.0 15.6 67.1
2017 503 26.7 18.7 76.5
2018 483 26.2 18.4 74.9
2019 360 20.0 18.0 48.9
2020 358 18.0 19.8 48
2021 358 19.0 18.8 38.5
2022 359 20.0 17.9 37
2023 373 20.1 18.5 77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Paradise Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,339
2018 $9,631
2019 $11,587
2020 $11,272

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paradise Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 114th of 730 Elementary schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paradise Elementary School)7463
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)6460
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paradise Elementary School)8486
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)6966
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Paradise Elementary School)7064
 6%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)4848
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paradise Elementary School)5089
 39%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)6667
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paradise Elementary School)7574
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)7172
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Paradise Elementary School)5573
 18%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)5262
 10%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paradise Elementary School)8478
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)5760
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paradise Elementary School)8484
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)7272
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Paradise Elementary School)7459
 15%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)5355
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paradise Elementary School)6486
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)6163
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paradise Elementary School)7890
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)6874
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Paradise Elementary School)6269
 7%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)4849
 1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students360373
 3.6%
African American7784
 9.1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic108
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White258254
 1.6%
Two or More Races820
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%77.7%
 28.9%


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Students who attend Paradise Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tioga Junior High School
High : Tioga High School

Students at Paradise Elementary School are 68% White, 23% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Paradise Elementary School.

Paradise Elementary School ranks 113th of 727 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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