- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paris, TX
Cecil Everett El
Federal NCES profile for Cecil Everett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483301003666
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecil Everett El earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecil Everett El has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Everett El ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Paris, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
279 on latest CCD 483301003666 · Paris, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 10.7:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lamar H S (705 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 elementary schools in Paris. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cecil Everett El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lamar H
North Lamar H S
705 students
- Bailey Int
Bailey Int
593 students
- Frank Stone Mi
Frank Stone Middle
521 students
- W L Higgins El
W L Higgins El
330 students
- This school 279
Cecil Everett El
279 students
- Aaron Parker E 246
Aaron Parker El
246 students
What this shows Cecil Everett El reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cecil Everett El compares
Cecil Everett El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,600
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Lamar Isd reports $12,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cecil Everett El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bailey Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Stone Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W L Higgins El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aaron Parker El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecil Everett El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cecil Everett El
How many students attend Cecil Everett El?
Cecil Everett El has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paris, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecil Everett El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecil Everett El is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Cecil Everett El?
56.3% of students at Cecil Everett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecil Everett El?
Cecil Everett El has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Cecil Everett El rank among elementary schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Everett El ranks #1 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 North Lamar Isd?
Besides Cecil Everett El, North Lamar Isd also operates North Lamar H S (705 students), Bailey Int (593 students), and Frank Stone Middle (521 students). See the North Lamar Isd district page for the complete list.