- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paris, TX
Aikin El
Federal NCES profile for Aikin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483429005567
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aikin El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Aikin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aikin El ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Paris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Aikin El held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 483429005567 · Paris, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 12.9:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris H S (946 students)
Aikin El held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Aikin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris H S
Paris H S
946 students
- This school
Aikin El
866 students
- Crockett Int
Crockett Int
583 students
- Justiss El
Justiss El
546 students
- Paris J H
Paris J H
541 students
- Lamar County H 206
Lamar County Head Start
206 students
What this shows Aikin El reports 866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aikin El compares
Aikin El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,010
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Aikin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paris Isd reports $12,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aikin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crockett Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justiss El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paris J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar County Head Start | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aikin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~866 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aikin El
How many students attend Aikin El?
Aikin El has 866 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 937 (2022-23) → 924 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aikin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Aikin El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aikin El?
71.7% of students at Aikin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aikin El?
The largest demographic group at Aikin El is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Paris, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aikin El?
Aikin El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aikin El rank among elementary schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Aikin El ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Paris, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Paris Isd?
Besides Aikin El, Paris Isd also operates Paris H S (946 students), Crockett Int (583 students), and Justiss El (546 students). See the Paris Isd district page for the complete list.