- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paris, TX
Chisum Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chisum Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480001204908
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisum Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisum Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisum Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Paris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Chisum Middle grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 480001204908 · Paris, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 14.8:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisum El (584 students)
Chisum Middle grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chisum Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chisum El
Chisum El
584 students
- Chisum H S
Chisum H S
334 students
- This school
Chisum Middle
266 students
What this shows Chisum Middle reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisum Middle compares
Chisum Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Chisum Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisum El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisum H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisum Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chisum Middle
How many students attend Chisum Middle?
Chisum Middle has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisum Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisum Middle is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chisum Middle?
40.2% of students at Chisum Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisum Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chisum Middle is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Paris, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisum Middle?
Chisum Middle 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 Chisum Middle rank among middle schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisum Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Chisum Isd?
Besides Chisum Middle, Chisum Isd also operates Chisum El (584 students) and Chisum H S (334 students). See the Chisum Isd district page for the complete list.