- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, MO
Paris Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Paris Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292353001363
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paris, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Paris Elem. held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 292353001363 · Paris, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 11.8:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris High (163 students)
Paris Elem. held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Paris Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paris Elem.
248 students
- Paris High
Paris High
163 students
- Paris Jr. High 66
Paris Jr. High
66 students
What this shows Paris Elem. reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris Elem. compares
Paris Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 36% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Paris Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Paris R-Ii reports $12,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paris Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paris Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paris Elem.
How many students attend Paris Elem.?
Paris Elem. has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, MO. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Elem. is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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 Paris Elem.?
29.5% of students at Paris Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Paris Elem. is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Paris, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Elem.?
Paris Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Paris Elem. rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paris, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Paris R-Ii?
Besides Paris Elem., Paris R-Ii also operates Paris High (163 students) and Paris Jr. High (66 students). See the Paris R-Ii district page for the complete list.