- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paragon, IN
Paragon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paragon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180651001138
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paragon Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 196
- students enrolled
Paragon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Msd Martinsville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180651001138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Paragon Elementary School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180651001138 · Paragon, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 10.9:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Martinsville High School (1,284 students)
Paragon Elementary School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Paragon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martinsville H
Martinsville High School
1,284 students
- John R. Wooden
John R. Wooden Middle School
576 students
- Bell Intermedi
Bell Intermediate Academy
524 students
- Charles L Smit 375
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
375 students
- South Elementa 302
South Elementary School of Communications
302 students
- This school 196
Paragon Elementary School
196 students
What this shows Paragon Elementary School reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paragon Elementary School compares
Paragon Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Indiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Paragon Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Martinsville Schools reports $13,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paragon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John R. Wooden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Intermediate Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School of Communications | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paragon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paragon Elementary School
How many students attend Paragon Elementary School?
Paragon Elementary School has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paragon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paragon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paragon Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 31% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% 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 Paragon Elementary School?
51.8% of students at Paragon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paragon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paragon Elementary School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Paragon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paragon Elementary School?
Paragon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
What other schools are in Msd Martinsville Schools?
Besides Paragon Elementary School, Msd Martinsville Schools also operates Martinsville High School (1,284 students), John R. Wooden Middle School (576 students), and Bell Intermediate Academy (524 students). See the Msd Martinsville Schools district page for the complete list.