Enrollment
424
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paris Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paris Elementary School
Paris Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Paris, Maine, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 424 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 17/Msad 17 spends $15,117 per pupil, 25% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 17/Msad 17 also operates Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S (1,010 students) and Oxford Hills Middle School (479 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 17/Msad 17, which includes Paris Elementary School.
$15,117
Per student
-25%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 47.9%
Federal 6.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Paris on the city page.
Is Paris Elementary School a good school?
Paris Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maine 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 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.
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