- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, TX
Lamar County Head Start
Federal NCES profile for Lamar County Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483429008317
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar County Head Start earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar County Head Start has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar County Head Start ranks #3 of 4 schools in Paris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lamar County Head Start held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 483429008317 · Paris, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris H S (946 students)
Lamar County Head Start held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lamar County Head Start 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 206
Lamar County Head Start
206 students
What this shows Lamar County Head Start reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar County Head Start compares
Lamar County Head Start 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 43.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
White 18.9%
Two or More 13.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Lamar County Head Start 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 Lamar County Head Start Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aikin El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crockett Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Justiss El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paris J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar County Head Start'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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar County Head Start
How many students attend Lamar County Head Start?
Lamar County Head Start has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Head Start is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar County Head Start?
100.0% of students at Lamar County Head Start are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar County Head Start?
The largest demographic group at Lamar County Head Start is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in Paris, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar County Head Start?
Lamar County Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamar County Head Start rank among schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar County Head Start ranks #3 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 Lamar County Head Start, 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.