- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paris, TX
Chisum H S
Federal NCES profile for Chisum H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480001201431
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisum H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisum H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisum H S ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Paris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Chisum H S held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 480001201431 · Paris, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 9.5:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisum El (584 students)
Chisum H S held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chisum H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chisum El
Chisum El
584 students
- This school
Chisum H S
334 students
- Chisum Middle
Chisum Middle
266 students
What this shows Chisum H S reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisum H S compares
Chisum H S 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$12,221
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Chisum H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisum El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisum Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisum H S'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 high 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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chisum H S
How many students attend Chisum H S?
Chisum H S has 334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisum H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisum H S is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 H S?
34.5% of students at Chisum H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisum H S?
The largest demographic group at Chisum H S is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Paris, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisum H S?
Chisum H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 H S rank among high schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisum H S ranks #2 of 4 high 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 high schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Chisum Isd?
Besides Chisum H S, Chisum Isd also operates Chisum El (584 students) and Chisum Middle (266 students). See the Chisum Isd district page for the complete list.