- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, KY
Paris Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Paris Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210471002226
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Preschool Center earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Preschool Center ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Paris, KY.
School address
District: Paris Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210471002226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Paris Preschool Center held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210471002226 · Paris, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 22:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris Elementary School (346 students)
Paris Preschool Center held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Paris Preschool Center 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
- Paris Middle S
Paris Middle School
180 students
- This school 66
Paris Preschool Center
66 students
What this shows Paris Preschool Center reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris Preschool Center compares
Paris Preschool Center 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 45% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Paris Preschool Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Paris Independent reports $15,541 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paris Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paris Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris Preschool Center'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
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Paris
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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)
Frequently asked questions about Paris Preschool Center
How many students attend Paris Preschool Center?
Paris Preschool Center has 66 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, KY. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Preschool Center is 22:1, which is 45% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paris Preschool Center?
47.5% of students at Paris Preschool Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Paris Preschool Center is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Paris, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Preschool Center?
Paris Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Paris Preschool Center rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Preschool Center ranks #8 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 Preschool Center, Paris Independent also operates Paris Elementary School (346 students), Paris High School (267 students), and Paris Middle School (180 students). See the Paris Independent district page for the complete list.