- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paris, KY
Paris Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Paris Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210471001159
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Paris, KY.
School address
District: Paris Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210471001159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Paris Middle School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210471001159 · Paris, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 16.4:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris Elementary School (346 students)
Paris Middle School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Paris Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris Elementa
Paris Elementary School
346 students
- Paris High Sch
Paris High School
267 students
- This school
Paris Middle School
180 students
- Paris Preschoo 66
Paris Preschool Center
66 students
What this shows Paris Middle School reports 180 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$15,541
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 12.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Paris Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paris Independent reports $15,541 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paris Preschool Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Paris
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paris Middle School
How many students attend Paris Middle School?
Paris Middle School has 180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paris, KY. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paris Middle School?
80.8% of students at Paris Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky 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 51.1% of enrollment, in Paris, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Middle School?
Paris Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 #2 of 9 public schools in Paris, KY. 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.
What other schools are in Paris Independent?
Besides Paris Middle School, Paris Independent also operates Paris Elementary School (346 students), Paris High School (267 students), and Paris Preschool Center (66 students). See the Paris Independent district page for the complete list.