Enrollment
499
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W O Inman Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at W O Inman Middle School
W O Inman Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Paris, Tennessee, enrolling 499 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 499 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Paris also operates W G Rhea Elementary (537 students) and Paris Elementary (502 students) alongside W O Inman 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 W O Inman Middle School compares
W O Inman Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,353
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paris, which includes W O Inman Middle School.
$11,353
Per student
+5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 44.5%
Federal 24.2%
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 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
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is W O Inman Middle School a good school?
W O Inman Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. 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?
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.
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