Enrollment
314
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470183000615
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E. W. Grove School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at E. W. Grove School
E. W. Grove School is a mid-sized high school in Paris, Tennessee, enrolling 314 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 64 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 314 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 46 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Paris's high schools, it stands alongside Henry Co High School (1,017 students): E. W. Grove School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 19.9:1).
Henry County also operates Henry Co High School (1,017 students) and Lakewood Elementary (752 students) alongside E. W. Grove School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How E. W. Grove School compares
E. W. Grove School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes E. W. Grove School.
$10,338
Per student
-4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is E. W. Grove School a good school?
E. W. Grove School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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