Enrollment
705
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Paris, TX
North Lamar H S
Federal NCES profile for North Lamar H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483301003667
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lamar H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lamar H S has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lamar H S ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Paris, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Lamar H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Lamar H S
North Lamar H S is a mid-sized high school in Paris, Texas, enrolling 705 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 705 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #182.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 182 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 705 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Lamar Isd also operates Bailey Int (593 students) and Frank Stone Middle (521 students) alongside North Lamar H S.
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 North Lamar H S compares
North Lamar H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$11,382
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 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
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, North Lamar H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Lamar Isd, which includes North Lamar H S.
$11,382
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 30.6%
Federal 14.4%
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 North Lamar H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Stone Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W L Higgins El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil Everett El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aaron Parker El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lamar H S'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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Lamar H S
How many students attend North Lamar H S?
North Lamar H S has 705 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paris, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lamar H S?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lamar H S is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 North Lamar H S?
41.4% of students at North Lamar H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lamar H S?
The largest demographic group at North Lamar H S is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Paris, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lamar H S?
North Lamar H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Lamar H S rank among high schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lamar H S ranks #3 of 4 high 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 high schools in Paris on the city page.
Is North Lamar H S a good school?
North Lamar H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of 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 North Lamar Isd?
Besides North Lamar H S, North Lamar Isd also operates Bailey Int (593 students), Frank Stone Middle (521 students), and W L Higgins El (330 students). See the North Lamar Isd district page for the complete list.
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