Enrollment
278
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paris Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paris Middle School
Paris Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Paris, Arkansas, enrolling 278 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Paris School District also operates Paris Elementary School (416 students) and Paris High School (306 students) alongside Paris Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paris Middle School compares
Paris Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,764
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paris School District, which includes Paris Middle School.
$12,764
Per student
+4%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 51.9%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Paris on the city page.
Is Paris Middle School a good school?
Paris Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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