Enrollment
346
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paris, KY
Paris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210471001157
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Paris, KY.
School address
District: Paris Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210471001157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paris Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paris Elementary School
Paris Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Paris, Kentucky, enrolling 346 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 313 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Paris's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bourbon Central Elementary School (459 students): Paris Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.8:1).
Paris Independent also operates Paris High School (267 students) and Paris Middle School (180 students) alongside Paris Elementary School.
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 Paris Elementary School compares
Paris Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 53.5%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Paris Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paris Independent, which includes Paris Elementary School.
$15,133
Per student
+15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 46.5%
Federal 31.5%
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 Paris Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paris Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paris Preschool Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Paris
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~346 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Paris Elementary School
How many students attend Paris Elementary School?
Paris Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paris, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Elementary School?
74.3% of students at Paris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky 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 53.5% of enrollment, in Paris, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Elementary School?
Paris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paris Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Paris, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paris on the city page.
Is Paris Elementary School a good school?
Paris Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky 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 Paris Independent?
Besides Paris Elementary School, Paris Independent also operates Paris High School (267 students), Paris Middle School (180 students), and Paris Preschool Center (66 students). See the Paris Independent district page for the complete list.
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