Enrollment
180
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paris Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paris Middle School
Paris Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Paris, Kentucky, enrolling 180 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.8% of students qualify for free meals, 36% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 180 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 86 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 180 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Paris's middle schools, it stands alongside Bourbon County Middle School (555 students): Paris Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 15:1).
Paris Independent also operates Paris Elementary School (346 students) and Paris High School (267 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paris Independent, which includes Paris Middle School.
$15,133
Per student
+15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 46.5%
Federal 31.5%
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 | 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
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~180 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 #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.
Is Paris Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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