- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paris, TX
Frank Stone Middle
Federal NCES profile for Frank Stone Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483301003668
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Stone Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Stone Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Stone Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Paris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Frank Stone Middle held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 483301003668 · Paris, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 11.8:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lamar H S (705 students)
Frank Stone Middle held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Frank Stone Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lamar H
North Lamar H S
705 students
- Bailey Int
Bailey Int
593 students
- This school
Frank Stone Middle
521 students
- W L Higgins El
W L Higgins El
330 students
- Cecil Everett 279
Cecil Everett El
279 students
- Aaron Parker E 246
Aaron Parker El
246 students
What this shows Frank Stone Middle reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Stone Middle compares
Frank Stone Middle 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,600
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Frank Stone Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Lamar Isd reports $12,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Stone Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lamar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bailey Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W L Higgins El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil Everett El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aaron Parker El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Stone Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Stone Middle
How many students attend Frank Stone Middle?
Frank Stone Middle has 521 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Stone Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Stone Middle is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Frank Stone Middle?
48.5% of students at Frank Stone Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Stone Middle?
The largest demographic group at Frank Stone Middle is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Paris, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Stone Middle?
Frank Stone Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Frank Stone Middle rank among middle schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Stone Middle ranks #2 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 North Lamar Isd?
Besides Frank Stone Middle, North Lamar Isd also operates North Lamar H S (705 students), Bailey Int (593 students), and W L Higgins El (330 students). See the North Lamar Isd district page for the complete list.