Enrollment
206
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamar County Head Start compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamar County Head Start
Lamar County Head Start is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Paris, Texas, enrolling 206 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 206 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Paris Isd also operates Paris H S (946 students) and Aikin El (866 students) alongside Lamar County Head Start.
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 Lamar County Head Start compares
Lamar County Head Start on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paris Isd, which includes Lamar County Head Start.
$11,495
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 49.4%
Federal 21.8%
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 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
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Lamar County Head Start a good school?
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. 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 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.
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