Enrollment
251
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551140001520
Paris Elementary — Kenosha, WI
Federal NCES profile for Paris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Paris J1 School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paris Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Paris Elementary reports 251 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 9.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 76% below the Wisconsin average and 82% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 837 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Paris J1 School District spends $12,825 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 80.2% from local sources (property taxes), 11.5% from the state, and 8.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paris Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 76% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 76% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 83% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,825
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 837 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 251 Top 39% in Wisconsin — larger than 61% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 9.2% -76% vs state
NCES ID 551140001520
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 837:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paris J1 School District, which includes Paris Elementary.
$12,825
Per student
-31%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 80.2%
State 11.5%
Federal 8.3%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Paris Elementary
How many students attend Paris Elementary?
Paris Elementary has 251 students enrolled. It is a other school in Kenosha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paris Elementary?
9.2% of students at Paris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paris Elementary is White at 89.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kenosha, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Elementary?
Paris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.