- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paris, TN
W O Inman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for W O Inman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470336001429
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W O Inman Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 499
- students enrolled
W O Inman Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W O Inman Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Paris, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
W O Inman Middle School shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 470336001429 · Paris, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: W G Rhea Elementary (537 students)
W O Inman Middle School shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
W O Inman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W G Rhea Eleme
W G Rhea Elementary
537 students
- Paris Elementa
Paris Elementary
502 students
- This school
W O Inman Middle School
499 students
What this shows W O Inman Middle School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How W O Inman Middle School compares
W O Inman Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, W O Inman Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paris reports $11,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W O Inman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W G Rhea Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paris Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W O Inman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about W O Inman Middle School
How many students attend W O Inman Middle School?
W O Inman Middle School has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paris, TN. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W O Inman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W O Inman Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% 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 O Inman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at W O Inman Middle School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Paris, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W O Inman Middle School?
W O Inman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 O Inman Middle School rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, W O Inman Middle School ranks #5 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 O Inman Middle School, Paris also operates W G Rhea Elementary (537 students) and Paris Elementary (502 students). See the Paris district page for the complete list.