Paragon Elementary School

191 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

191

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paragon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	7
Two or More	2

White
182 (95.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.7 %)
Two or More
2 (1.0 %)

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:	No
District:	MSD Martinsville Schools
Phone:	(765)537-2276
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 13

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 34