- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paris, TN
Paris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470336001110
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 502
- students enrolled
Paris Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Paris, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Paris Elementary grew from 507 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 470336001110 · Paris, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: W G Rhea Elementary (537 students)
Paris Elementary grew from 507 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Paris Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W G Rhea Eleme
W G Rhea Elementary
537 students
- This school
Paris Elementary
502 students
- W O Inman Midd
W O Inman Middle School
499 students
What this shows Paris Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris Elementary compares
Paris Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,811
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Paris Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paris reports $11,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paris Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W G Rhea Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| W O Inman Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paris Elementary
How many students attend Paris Elementary?
Paris Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paris, TN. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paris Elementary is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Paris, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Elementary?
Paris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Paris, TN. 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.
What other schools are in Paris?
Besides Paris Elementary, Paris also operates W G Rhea Elementary (537 students) and W O Inman Middle School (499 students). See the Paris district page for the complete list.