PARADISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Paradise Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rapides Parish school district, located in Ball, LA with about 483 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 26 teachers, Paradise Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Paradise Elementary School, located at 5010 Monroe Highway in Ball, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rapides Parish School District. Dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its students, the school provides a structured learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic success while maintaining a supportive atmosphere centered on the local Ball community.
As part of the broader regional school system, Paradise Elementary benefits from the resources and oversight of the Rapides Parish district, which focuses on student achievement and character development. The school is known for its role in the small, tight-knit community of Ball, acting as a central hub for families and neighborhood residents. With a commitment to quality instruction and a focus on elementary-level development, the school strives to create a positive, safe, and effective educational experience for children in their formative years.
For more information, contact Paradise Elementary School at (318) 640-1033 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ball, LA 71405
(318) 640-1033
PARADISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ball, LA with about 483 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rapides Parish
- Total Students:
- 483
- Teachers:
- 26.2
- 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 483 students
- White
- 58.4%
- Black or African American
- 35.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.