PARAGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Paragon Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Martinsville Schools school district, located in Paragon, IN with about 182 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Paragon Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Paragon Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Paragon, Indiana, serving students in the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville. As a community-centered institution, it focuses on providing foundational education in a close-knit, intimate environment. The school is known for its traditional academic approach and its role as a central hub for families living in the surrounding agricultural and residential areas of Morgan County.
Because of its smaller size, Paragon Elementary often emphasizes individualized attention and fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents. The curriculum aligns with Indiana state standards, covering core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating extracurricular activities that reflect the character of the local community. It remains a key focal point for early childhood and elementary development within the district, prioritizing a safe and supportive learning atmosphere for its student body.
For more information, contact Paragon Elementary School at (765) 537-2276 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Paragon, IN 46166-0027
(765) 537-2276
PARAGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Paragon, IN with about 182 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MSD Martinsville Schools
- Total Students:
- 182
- Teachers:
- 12.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 182 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARAGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.