- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, TX
Givens Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Givens Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483429003813
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Givens Early Childhood Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Givens Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Givens Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Paris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Givens Early Childhood Center shrank from 103 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 483429003813 · Paris, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 12.4:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris H S (946 students)
Givens Early Childhood Center shrank from 103 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Givens Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris H S
Paris H S
946 students
- Aikin El
Aikin El
866 students
- Crockett Int
Crockett Int
583 students
- Justiss El
Justiss El
546 students
- Paris J H
Paris J H
541 students
- This school 112
Givens Early Childhood Center
112 students
What this shows Givens Early Childhood Center reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Givens Early Childhood Center compares
Givens Early Childhood Center is a shrinking 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,010
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
White 33.0%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 13.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Givens Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Paris Isd reports $12,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Givens Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aikin El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crockett Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justiss El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paris J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Givens Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Givens Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Givens Early Childhood Center?
Givens Early Childhood Center has 112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Givens Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Givens Early Childhood Center is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Givens Early Childhood Center?
88.3% of students at Givens Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Givens Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Givens Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 33.9% of enrollment, in Paris, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Givens Early Childhood Center?
Givens Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Givens Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Givens Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 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 schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Paris Isd?
Besides Givens Early Childhood Center, Paris Isd also operates Paris H S (946 students), Aikin El (866 students), and Crockett Int (583 students). See the Paris Isd district page for the complete list.