- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paradise, TX
Paradise Int
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483426008419
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Int earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Paradise · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Int ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Paradise, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Paradise Int grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+23.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 483426008419 · Paradise, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 13.2:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise El (414 students)
Paradise Int grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+23.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Paradise Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paradise El
Paradise El
414 students
- Paradise H S
Paradise H S
373 students
- Paradise Middl
Paradise Middle
319 students
- This school
Paradise Int
225 students
What this shows Paradise Int reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Int compares
Paradise Int is a growing 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,364
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Paradise Int is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Isd reports $11,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paradise H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paradise Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Int
How many students attend Paradise Int?
Paradise Int has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paradise, TX. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Int is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Paradise Int?
26.0% of students at Paradise Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Int?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Int is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Paradise, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Int?
Paradise Int has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Paradise Int rank among public schools in Paradise?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Int ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Paradise, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Paradise Isd?
Besides Paradise Int, Paradise Isd also operates Paradise El (414 students), Paradise H S (373 students), and Paradise Middle (319 students). See the Paradise Isd district page for the complete list.