- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paris, AR
Paris Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Paris Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051113001412
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paris, AR.
School address
District: Paris School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051113001412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Paris Middle School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 051113001412 · Paris, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 10.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris Elementary School (416 students)
Paris Middle School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Paris Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris Elementa
Paris Elementary School
416 students
- Paris High Sch
Paris High School
306 students
- This school
Paris Middle School
278 students
What this shows Paris Middle School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris Middle School compares
Paris Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 26% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Paris Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paris High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paris Middle School
How many students attend Paris Middle School?
Paris Middle School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paris, AR. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 32% 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 Middle School?
100.0% of students at Paris Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Paris Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Paris, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Middle School?
Paris Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Paris School District also operates Paris Elementary School (416 students) and Paris High School (306 students). See the Paris School District district page for the complete list.