- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paris, TX
Justiss El
Federal NCES profile for Justiss El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483429003814
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Justiss El earns 48/100 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.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Justiss El has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Justiss El ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Paris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Justiss El held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 483429003814 · Paris, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 12.4:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris H S (946 students)
Justiss El held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Justiss El 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
- This school
Justiss El
546 students
- Paris J H
Paris J H
541 students
- Lamar County H 206
Lamar County Head Start
206 students
What this shows Justiss El reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Justiss El compares
Justiss El 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,010
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
African American 28.9%
White 21.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Justiss El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paris Isd reports $12,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Justiss El 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paris J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar County Head Start | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Justiss El'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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Justiss El
How many students attend Justiss El?
Justiss El has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justiss El?
The student-teacher ratio at Justiss El 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 Justiss El?
87.7% of students at Justiss El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Justiss El?
The largest demographic group at Justiss El is Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment, in Paris, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Justiss El?
Justiss El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Justiss El rank among elementary schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Justiss El ranks #2 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Paris Isd?
Besides Justiss El, 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.