- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, ME
Paris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231077000607
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- large classes for Maine
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Paris, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Paris Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 231077000607 · Paris, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 12.5:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S (1,010 students)
Paris Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Paris Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford Hills C
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S
1,010 students
- Oxford Hills M
Oxford Hills Middle School
479 students
- Guy E Rowe Sch
Guy E Rowe School
428 students
- This school
Paris Elementary School
424 students
- Oxford Element 307
Oxford Elementary School
307 students
- Agnes Gray Sch 128
Agnes Gray School
128 students
What this shows Paris Elementary School reports 424 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 Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 24% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Maine - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$14,949
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Paris Elementary School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 17/Msad 17 reports $14,949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Hills Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guy E Rowe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agnes Gray 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
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paris Elementary School
How many students attend Paris Elementary School?
Paris Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, ME. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paris Elementary School?
42.1% of students at Paris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paris Elementary School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Paris, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Elementary School?
Paris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 17/Msad 17?
Besides Paris Elementary School, Rsu 17/Msad 17 also operates Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S (1,010 students), Oxford Hills Middle School (479 students), and Guy E Rowe School (428 students). See the Rsu 17/Msad 17 district page for the complete list.