- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, TX
W L Higgins El
Federal NCES profile for W L Higgins El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483301006768
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W L Higgins El earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
W L Higgins El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W L Higgins El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Paris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
W L Higgins El shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 483301006768 · Paris, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 13.8:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lamar H S (705 students)
W L Higgins El shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W L Higgins El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lamar H
North Lamar H S
705 students
- Bailey Int
Bailey Int
593 students
- Frank Stone Mi
Frank Stone Middle
521 students
- This school
W L Higgins El
330 students
- Cecil Everett 279
Cecil Everett El
279 students
- Aaron Parker E 246
Aaron Parker El
246 students
What this shows W L Higgins El reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How W L Higgins El compares
W L Higgins El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, W L Higgins El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Lamar Isd reports $12,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W L Higgins El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bailey Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Stone Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecil Everett El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aaron Parker El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W L Higgins El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about W L Higgins El
How many students attend W L Higgins El?
W L Higgins El has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W L Higgins El?
The student-teacher ratio at W L Higgins El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 W L Higgins El?
58.4% of students at W L Higgins El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W L Higgins El?
The largest demographic group at W L Higgins El is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Paris, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W L Higgins El?
W L Higgins El has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 W L Higgins El rank among schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, W L Higgins El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Paris, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in North Lamar Isd?
Besides W L Higgins El, North Lamar Isd also operates North Lamar H S (705 students), Bailey Int (593 students), and Frank Stone Middle (521 students). See the North Lamar Isd district page for the complete list.