- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, TX
Chisum El
Federal NCES profile for Chisum El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001201430
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisum El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisum El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisum El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Paris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Chisum El held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 480001201430 · Paris, TX Other · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 13.3:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisum H S (334 students)
Chisum El held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chisum El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chisum El
584 students
- Chisum H S
Chisum H S
334 students
- Chisum Middle
Chisum Middle
266 students
What this shows Chisum El reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisum El compares
Chisum 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,221
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 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Chisum El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chisum Isd reports $12,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chisum El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisum H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisum Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisum El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chisum El
How many students attend Chisum El?
Chisum El has 584 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisum El?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisum El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Chisum El?
38.1% of students at Chisum El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisum El?
The largest demographic group at Chisum El is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Paris, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisum El?
Chisum El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Chisum El rank among schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisum El ranks #2 of 4 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 schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Chisum Isd?
Besides Chisum El, Chisum Isd also operates Chisum H S (334 students) and Chisum Middle (266 students). See the Chisum Isd district page for the complete list.