- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paris, MO
Paris High
Federal NCES profile for Paris High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292353001365
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Paris, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Paris High grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 292353001365 · Paris, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 12.5:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris Elem. (248 students)
Paris High grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Paris High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris Elem.
Paris Elem.
248 students
- This school
Paris High
163 students
- Paris Jr. High 66
Paris Jr. High
66 students
What this shows Paris High reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris High compares
Paris High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 39% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 75% | - | - |
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.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$12,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Paris High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Paris R-Ii reports $12,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paris High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paris Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paris High
How many students attend Paris High?
Paris High has 163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paris, MO. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris High is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paris High?
28.1% of students at Paris High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris High?
The largest demographic group at Paris High is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Paris, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris High?
Paris High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Paris, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Paris R-Ii?
Besides Paris High, Paris R-Ii also operates Paris Elem. (248 students) and Paris Jr. High (66 students). See the Paris R-Ii district page for the complete list.