- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paris, TN
E. W. Grove School
Federal NCES profile for E. W. Grove School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470183000615
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. W. Grove School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 314
- students enrolled
E. W. Grove School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. W. Grove School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Paris, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
E. W. Grove School grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 470183000615 · Paris, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry Co High School (1,017 students)
E. W. Grove School grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
E. W. Grove School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry Co High
Henry Co High School
1,017 students
- Lakewood Eleme
Lakewood Elementary
752 students
- Dorothy and No
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School
425 students
- Henry Elementa 353
Henry Elementary
353 students
- This school 314
E. W. Grove School
314 students
- Lakewood Middl 249
Lakewood Middle School
249 students
What this shows E. W. Grove School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How E. W. Grove School compares
E. W. Grove School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 46 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, E. W. Grove School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $11,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E. W. Grove School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. W. Grove School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Paris
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about E. W. Grove School
How many students attend E. W. Grove School?
E. W. Grove School has 314 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paris, TN. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. W. Grove School?
The student-teacher ratio at E. W. Grove School is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. W. Grove School?
The largest demographic group at E. W. Grove School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Paris, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. W. Grove School?
E. W. Grove School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 E. W. Grove School rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, E. W. Grove School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Paris, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides E. W. Grove School, Henry County also operates Henry Co High School (1,017 students), Lakewood Elementary (752 students), and Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School (425 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.