- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paris, TX
Paris J H
Federal NCES profile for Paris J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483429003816
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris J H earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris J H has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris J H ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Paris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Paris J H held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 483429003816 · Paris, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 10.8:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris H S (946 students)
Paris J H held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Paris J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris H S
Paris H S
946 students
- Aikin El
Aikin El
866 students
- Crockett Int
Crockett Int
583 students
- Justiss El
Justiss El
546 students
- This school
Paris J H
541 students
- Lamar County H 206
Lamar County Head Start
206 students
What this shows Paris J H reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris J H compares
Paris J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,010
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.2%
White 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Paris J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paris Isd reports $12,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paris J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aikin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crockett Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justiss El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar County Head Start | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paris J H
How many students attend Paris J H?
Paris J H has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris J H is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 J H?
74.5% of students at Paris J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris J H?
The largest demographic group at Paris J H is African American at 32.2% of enrollment, in Paris, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris J H?
Paris J H has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 J H rank among middle schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris J H ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Paris, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Paris Isd?
Besides Paris J H, Paris Isd also operates Paris H S (946 students), Aikin El (866 students), and Crockett Int (583 students). See the Paris Isd district page for the complete list.