- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paris, MO
Paris Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Paris Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292353002440
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Jr. High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris Jr. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Jr. High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paris, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Paris Jr. High held near 69 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 5.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 292353002440 · Paris, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 13.2:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris Elem. (248 students)
Paris Jr. High held near 69 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 5.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Paris Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris Elem.
Paris Elem.
248 students
- Paris High
Paris High
163 students
- This school 66
Paris Jr. High
66 students
What this shows Paris Jr. High reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris Jr. High compares
Paris Jr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 36% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Paris Jr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paris High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~66 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paris Jr. High
How many students attend Paris Jr. High?
Paris Jr. High has 66 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paris, MO. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Jr. High is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paris Jr. High?
29.4% of students at Paris Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Paris Jr. High is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Paris, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Jr. High?
Paris Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Jr. High rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Jr. High ranks #1 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 Jr. High, Paris R-Ii also operates Paris Elem. (248 students) and Paris High (163 students). See the Paris R-Ii district page for the complete list.