- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, AR
Paris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051113000836
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Paris, AR.
School address
District: Paris School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051113000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Paris Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 051113000836 · Paris, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris High School (306 students)
Paris Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Paris Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paris Elementary School
416 students
- Paris High Sch
Paris High School
306 students
- Paris Middle S
Paris Middle School
278 students
What this shows Paris Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris Elementary School compares
Paris Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Paris Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paris School District reports $12,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paris Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paris Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paris Elementary School
How many students attend Paris Elementary School?
Paris Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, AR. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paris Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Paris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paris Elementary School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Paris, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Elementary School?
Paris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Paris, AR. 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 School District?
Besides Paris Elementary School, Paris School District also operates Paris High School (306 students) and Paris Middle School (278 students). See the Paris School District district page for the complete list.