- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, TN
W G Rhea Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W G Rhea Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470336001428
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W G Rhea Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 537
- students enrolled
W G Rhea Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W G Rhea Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Paris, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
W G Rhea Elementary held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 470336001428 · Paris, TN Other · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris Elementary (502 students)
W G Rhea Elementary held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
W G Rhea Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
W G Rhea Elementary
537 students
- Paris Elementa
Paris Elementary
502 students
- W O Inman Midd
W O Inman Middle School
499 students
What this shows W G Rhea Elementary reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How W G Rhea Elementary compares
W G Rhea Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,811
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, W G Rhea Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Paris reports $11,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W G Rhea Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| W O Inman Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W G Rhea Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about W G Rhea Elementary
How many students attend W G Rhea Elementary?
W G Rhea Elementary has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, TN. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W G Rhea Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W G Rhea Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W G Rhea Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W G Rhea Elementary is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Paris, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W G Rhea Elementary?
W G Rhea Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 W G Rhea Elementary rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, W G Rhea Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Paris, TN. 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?
Besides W G Rhea Elementary, Paris also operates Paris Elementary (502 students) and W O Inman Middle School (499 students). See the Paris district page for the complete list.