Paris J1 School District

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Kenosha, Wisconsin - 1 schools

An equity score of 6/100 ranks Paris J1 School District #401 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,425 per pupil, Paris J1 School District ranks #415 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

261
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,425
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Paris J1 School District operates 1 public schools serving 261 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kenosha County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,425 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 43 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 80.2% local, 11.5% state, and 8.3% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 6/100, ranked #401 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 836.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 16.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.6% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Paris Elementary, enrolling 251 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Paris Elementary accounts for 96.2% of all Paris J1 School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Paris J1 School District a distant remainder — means Paris J1 School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Paris J1 School District student-counselor ratio is 837:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Paris J1 School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Paris J1 School District is typically wider than the Paris J1 School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.3%
Federal
11.5%
State
80.2%
Local

Funding Equity

6
Equity Score
401 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Paris J1 School District.

White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

836.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Paris J1 School District

School Enrollment
Paris Elementary
251

How Paris J1 School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Tigerton School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Wauzeka-Steuben School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Birchwood School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Seneca Area School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Lake Holcombe School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Paris J1 School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Wisconsin

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Paris J1 School District?

Paris J1 School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 261 students.

How much does Paris J1 School District spend per student?

Paris J1 School District spends $11,425 per student. The district has an equity score of 6/100, ranking #401 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Paris J1 School District?

Paris J1 School District students are 89.6% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Paris J1 School District?

Paris J1 School District has an equity score of 6/100, ranking #401 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.