Enrollment
251
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenosha, WI
Paris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551140001520
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #11 of 28
- schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Elementary ranks #11 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Paris J1 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551140001520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+9% 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
What stands out at Paris Elementary
Paris Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enrolling 251 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.2% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Wisconsin average.
With 251 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 207 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 837 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Paris J1 School District spends $11,425 per pupil, 23% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kenosha's public schools, it stands alongside Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum (988 students): Paris Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 13.5:1).
Paris J1 School District operates only this one school, so Paris Elementary has no district-mates to compare against locally.
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 compares
Paris Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,425
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Paris Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paris J1 School District, which includes Paris Elementary.
$11,425
Per student
-23%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar other schools in Kenosha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Standard public school
988 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nash Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Harborside Academy
Standard public school
572 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Somers Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Strange Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Kenosha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Elementary?
Paris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 rank among schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Elementary ranks #11 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenosha on the city page.
Is Paris Elementary a good school?
Paris Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin 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 Paris J1 School District?
None reported; Paris J1 School District operates only Paris Elementary as a public school district in NCES's records.
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