Paragon Elementary School

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Paragon Elementary School ranks 710 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Paragon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 191 students in grades PK-4 in Paragon, Indiana, which is part of the MSD Martinsville Schools district. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency on standardized tests.

Paragon Elementary has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the surrounding schools. Despite spending more per student than nearby schools, the school's performance has declined over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 400 out of 1,036 Indiana elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 710 out of 1,010 schools in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 3 stars to 1 star. For example, Centerton Elementary School, also in the MSD Martinsville district, outperforms Paragon Elementary in both ELA and Math proficiency by a significant margin.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Paragon Elementary School suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. The school's declining performance over the years indicates the need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to these issues and the implementation of targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

520 Old SR 67
Paragon, IN 46166

(765) 537-2276

District: MSD Martinsville Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
710^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,625

Students who attend Paragon Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Martinsville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 203

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paragon Elementary School ranks worse than 70.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the MSD Martinsville Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paragon Elementary School is 12.7, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the MSD Martinsville Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Paragon Elementary School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paragon Elementary School is $11,625, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the MSD Martinsville Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Paragon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

MSD Martinsville Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Martinsville Schools 166^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paragon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	24.23	812^th	959	15.3%
2006	51.67	539^th	961	43.9%
2007	41.76	677^th	985	31.3%
2008	61.91	398^th	996	60.0%
2009	56.08	513^th	1003	48.9%
2010	62.84	418^th	1009	58.6%
2011	59.32	479^th	1025	53.3%
2012	47.57	646^th	1015	36.4%
2013	49.10	632^nd	1035	38.9%
2014	64.90	400^th	1036	61.4%
2015	48.20	620^th	1040	40.4%
2016	45.25	683^rd	1046	34.7%
2017	33.64	772^nd	1033	25.3%
2018	34.84	749^th	1027	27.1%
2019	67.88	326^th	1031	68.4%
2021	43.23	614^th	1016	39.6%
2022	40.89	642^nd	1020	37.1%
2023	21.31	808^th	1016	20.5%
2024	31.83	710^th	1010	29.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paragon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	241	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1989	204	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1990	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
1991	244	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1992	224	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1993	219	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1994	225	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1995	273	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1996	273	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1997	283	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1998	310	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
1999	334	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2000	324	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2001	324	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2002	306	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2003	306	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2004	320	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2005	335	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2006	322	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2007	336	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	340
2008	327	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	333
2009	308	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	313
2010	309	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	314
2011	292	4	0	1	1	1	0	0	299
2012	284	4	1	1	2	3	0	0	295
2013	272	1	1	2	2	1	1	0	280
2014	252	1	1	4	3	0	3	0	264
2015	280	0	1	5	3	0	1	0	290
2016	264	1	1	4	3	0	0	0	273
2017	238	1	1	1	2	0	5	0	248
2018	171	0	0	2	1	0	8	0	182
2019	158	0	0	2	0	0	8	0	168
2020	156	0	0	4	0	0	7	0	167
2021	144	0	0	4	0	0	6	0	154
2022	168	0	0	5	0	0	4	0	177
2023	182	0	0	7	0	0	2	0	191
2024	188	2	0	8	0	0	5	0	203

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 Paragon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	241	13.4	17.9	17.8
1989	204	13.2	15.4	15.7
1990	218	13.3	16.3	22.5
1991	245	13.3	18.4	30.6
1992	224	11.8	18.9	32.6
1993	219	11.4	19.2	32.4
1994	225	10.6	21.2	33.8
1995	274	10.6	25.8	24.1
1996	274	10.6	25.8	24.1
1997	284	14.4	19.7	17.3
1998	311	15.9	19.6	17
1999	335	15.5	21.6	26
2000	324	16.9	19.2	27.2
2001	324	15.8	20.5	27.5
2002	306	13.7	22.3	34.6
2003	306	13.7	22.3	34.6
2004	320	17.2	18.6	35.9
2005	335	15.8	21.2	40.6
2006	322	16.3	19.8	45.3
2007	340	n/a	n/a	44.3
2008	333	17.0	19.6	55
2009	313	17.4	18.0	60
2010	314	16.2	19.3	58.3
2011	299	13.7	21.8	60.2
2012	295	15.5	18.9	63.4
2013	280	17.0	16.4	63.6
2014	264	17.0	15.5	63.3
2015	290	17.0	17.0	63.8
2016	273	17.0	16.0	62.6
2017	248	17.0	14.5	63.3
2018	182	12.7	14.2	59.9
2019	168	12.0	14.0	62.5
2020	167	12.0	13.9	64.1
2021	154	11.0	14.0	60.4
2022	177	16.2	10.9	48.6
2023	191	18.0	10.6	60.2
2024	203	15.9	12.7	63.5

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 Paragon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	241	13.4	17.9	17.8
1989	204	13.2	15.4	15.7
1990	218	13.3	16.3	22.5
1991	245	13.3	18.4	30.6
1992	224	11.8	18.9	32.6
1993	219	11.4	19.2	32.4
1994	225	10.6	21.2	33.8
1995	274	10.6	25.8	24.1
1996	274	10.6	25.8	24.1
1997	284	14.4	19.7	17.3
1998	311	15.9	19.6	17
1999	335	15.5	21.6	26
2000	324	16.9	19.2	27.2
2001	324	15.8	20.5	27.5
2002	306	13.7	22.3	34.6
2003	306	13.7	22.3	34.6
2004	320	17.2	18.6	35.9
2005	335	15.8	21.2	40.6
2006	322	16.3	19.8	45.3
2007	340	n/a	n/a	44.3
2008	333	17.0	19.6	55
2009	313	17.4	18.0	60
2010	314	16.2	19.3	58.3
2011	299	13.7	21.8	60.2
2012	295	15.5	18.9	63.4
2013	280	17.0	16.4	63.6
2014	264	17.0	15.5	63.3
2015	290	17.0	17.0	63.8
2016	273	17.0	16.0	62.6
2017	248	17.0	14.5	63.3
2018	182	12.7	14.2	59.9
2019	168	12.0	14.0	62.5
2020	167	12.0	13.9	64.1
2021	154	11.0	14.0	60.4
2022	177	16.2	10.9	48.6
2023	191	18.0	10.6	60.2
2024	203	15.9	12.7	63.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paragon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$952 (9.1%)	$9,533 (90.9%)	$10,485
2020	$770 (7.3%)	$9,753 (92.7%)	$10,523
2021	$1,411 (11.4%)	$11,000 (88.6%)	$12,411
2022	$1,491 (12.8%)	$10,134 (87.2%)	$11,625

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paragon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 326^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 808^th of 1016 Elementary schools	47.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paragon Elementary School)	54.5	27	27.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (MSD Martinsville Schools)	49.3	41.8	7.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Paragon Elementary School)	78.8	48.7	30.2%
3rd Grade Math (MSD Martinsville Schools)	73.1	58.6	14.6%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paragon Elementary School)	33.3	10.5	22.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Martinsville Schools)	39.9	36.9	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Paragon Elementary School)	71.8	18.4	53.4%
4th Grade Math (MSD Martinsville Schools)	56.1	46.8	9.3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Paragon Elementary School)	56.4	13.2	43.2%
4th Grade Science (MSD Martinsville Schools)	42.8	32.3	10.5%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	168	191	13.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	158	182	15.2%
Two or More Races	8	2	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.5%	60.2%	2.3%

Schools Near Paragon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paragon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	520 Old SR 67	Paragon	46166	Morgan County	MSD Martinsville Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 537-2276	203	16	12.7	63.5%	188 (92.6%)	2 (1.0%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	31.8	710^th of 1010 public elementary schools	29.7%		21.3	808^th of 1016 public elementary schools	20.5%	98	21.2	31.4			26.5	42.4	37.1			39.7		$11,625	$1,491	$10,134
Gosport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	9th St	Gosport	47433	Owen County	Spencer-Owen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 879-4694	149	12	12.2	68.5%	136 (91.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.4%)	53.4	488^th of 1010 public elementary schools	51.7%		56.3	471^st of 1016 public elementary schools	53.6%	17	42.9	46.7	21.1	60.0	41.4	42.9	60.0	36.8	66.7	50.0	5.3	$12,701	$2,060	$10,640
Poston Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	139 E Poston Rd	Martinsville	46151	Morgan County	MSD Martinsville Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 342-8408	246	19	13.1	65.4%	221 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	53.7	486^th of 1010 public elementary schools	51.9%		63.6	369^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.7%	117	16.3	48.9			31.9	49.0	66.7			57.5		$11,136	$1,666	$9,470
South Elementary School of Communications	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Artesian Ave	Martinsville	46151	Morgan County	MSD Martinsville Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 349-1486	281	22	12.9	63.7%	261 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	31.8	709^th of 1010 public elementary schools	29.8%		34.6	683^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	32.8%	26	27.3	31.9			29.1	43.6	27.7			35.9		$10,916	$1,789	$9,127
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	1359 E Columbus St	Martinsville	46151	Morgan County	MSD Martinsville Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 342-8488	418	25	16.5	56.0%	388 (92.8%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	43.5	591^st of 1010 public elementary schools	41.5%		51.4	527^th of 1016 public elementary schools	48.1%	64	36.0	36.2			36.1	40.0	43.5			41.7		$9,617	$1,743	$7,874
Eminence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6760 N Sr 42	Eminence	46151	Morgan County	Eminence Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 528-2141	113	14	8.0	58.4%	105 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)	46.6	563^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	44.3%		60.3	410^th of 1016 public elementary schools	59.6%	153	13.3	43.5	31.3		31.5	20.0	69.6	43.8		48.2	25.0	$12,680	$1,234	$11,446
Edgewood Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	8045 W Sr 46	Ellettsville	47429	Monroe County	Richland-Bean Blossom C S C	No	No	No	No	(812) 876-6325	97	2	48.5	22.7%	88 (90.7%)	2 (2.1%)	4 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)								(n/a)												$9,566	$1,648	$7,918
McCormick's Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1601 Flatwoods Rd	Spencer	47460	Owen County	Spencer-Owen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 828-6000	383	25	15.5	51.4%	360 (94.0%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	67.2	325^th of 1010 public elementary schools	67.8%		70.1	299^th of 1016 public elementary schools	70.6%	26	40.7	47.8	58.0	42.3	47.0	53.7	60.9	54.0	36.5	51.0	36.0	$11,132	$1,452	$9,679
Edgewood Intermediate School	Public	3-5	7600 W Reeves Rd	Bloomington	47404	Monroe County	Richland-Bean Blossom C S C	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 876-2219	597	40	15.1	39.0%	541 (90.6%)	3 (0.5%)	22 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.5%)	68.7	309^th of 1010 public elementary schools	69.4%		70.8	294^th of 1016 public elementary schools	71.1%	15	46.7	48.4	45.0		46.7	64.0	58.6	37.0		53.6	45.3	$9,795	$1,346	$8,449
Edgewood Primary School	Public	K-2	7700 W Reeves Rd	Bloomington	47404	Monroe County	Richland-Bean Blossom C S C	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 876-9600	659	45	14.6	34.4%	581 (88.2%)	12 (1.8%)	25 (3.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	34 (5.2%)								(n/a)												$9,603	$1,131	$8,472

Frequently Asked Questions about Paragon Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Paragon Elementary School attend?

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

High : Martinsville High School

How many students attend Paragon Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 203 students attended Paragon Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Paragon Elementary School?

Students at Paragon Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Paragon Elementary School a good school?

Paragon Elementary School ranks 710^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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