- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Paris Elementary School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 210471001157 · Paris, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 15:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris High School (267 students)
Paris Elementary School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Paris Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paris Elementary School
346 students
- Paris High Sch
Paris High School
267 students
- Paris Middle S
Paris Middle School
180 students
- Paris Preschoo 66
Paris Preschool Center
66 students
What this shows Paris Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris Elementary School compares
Paris Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,541
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Paris Independent reports $15,541 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 | 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
- 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.
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 (~346 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), up 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.