- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paris, AR
Paris High School
Federal NCES profile for Paris High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051113000837
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Paris, AR.
School address
District: Paris School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051113000837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Paris High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 051113000837 · Paris, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 7.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris Elementary School (416 students)
Paris High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Paris High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris Elementa
Paris Elementary School
416 students
- This school
Paris High School
306 students
- Paris Middle S
Paris Middle School
278 students
What this shows Paris High School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris High School compares
Paris High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 48% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 11% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Paris High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paris School District reports $12,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paris High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paris Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paris High School
How many students attend Paris High School?
Paris High School has 306 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paris, AR. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris High School is 7.1:1, which is 48% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 55% 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 School?
100.0% of students at Paris High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris High School?
The largest demographic group at Paris High School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Paris, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris High School?
Paris High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Paris, AR. 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 School District?
Besides Paris High School, Paris School District also operates Paris Elementary School (416 students) and Paris Middle School (278 students). See the Paris School District district page for the complete list.