Paris Elementary School

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Paris Elementary School ranks 172 nd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Paris Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 431 students in grades PK-4 in Paris, Arkansas, which is part of the Paris School District. The school consistently performs above the state average in math and science, but its English Language Arts and Reading scores are closer to the state average.

Paris Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 15.7 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Clarksville Primary School, Clarksville Elementary School, and Clarksville Intermediate School. However, the nearby Magazine Elementary School and Scranton Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic performance, with Magazine Elementary ranking 90th out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools in 2023-2024.

Paris Elementary School's spending per student ($10,422 in 2018-2019) is higher than the nearby Clarksville Primary School ($10,843) and Scranton Elementary School ($7,818), but lower than Booneville Elementary School ($9,049). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 143rd out of 492 schools in 2022-2023 to 292nd out of 496 schools in 2020-2021, suggesting the need to closely monitor and address any fluctuations in academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

401 N School St
Paris, AR 72855

(479) 963-3143

District: Paris School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
172^nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,422

Students who attend Paris Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Paris Middle School
High:	Paris High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 431

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paris Elementary School ranks better than 65.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), two or more races (8.8%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Paris Elementary School employs 27.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paris Elementary School is $10,422.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Paris Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Paris School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paris School District 77^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paris Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	66.81	133^rd	411	67.6%
2006	58.46	191^st	402	52.5%
2007	50.67	254^th	440	42.3%
2008	74.08	101^st	439	77.0%
2009	76.75	84^th	445	81.1%
2010	64.29	166^th	457	63.7%
2011	62.37	203^rd	471	56.9%
2012	51.76	273^rd	468	41.7%
2013	50.51	285^th	476	40.1%
2014	63.15	169^th	471	64.1%
2015	39.94	288^th	466	38.2%
2016	61.47	173^rd	494	65.0%
2017	60.65	182^nd	485	62.5%
2018	66.39	158^th	480	67.1%
2019	58.29	223^rd	488	54.3%
2021	46.96	292^nd	496	41.1%
2022	64.12	173^rd	487	64.5%
2023	70.61	143^rd	492	70.9%
2024	64.05	172^nd	497	65.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Paris Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	534	32	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	570
1989	498	34	1	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	537
1990	534	39	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	577
1991	536	36	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	575
1992	552	31	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	586
1993	562	24	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	591
1994	611	27	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	639
1995	585	17	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	605
1996	585	17	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	605
1997	614	17	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	637
1998	608	20	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	638
1999	579	22	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	612
2000	506	20	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	536
2001	504	19	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	531
2002	476	19	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	506
2003	476	19	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	506
2004	467	21	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	506
2005	461	29	10	12	0	n/a	n/a	512
2006	465	33	22	12	0	n/a	n/a	532
2007	447	30	21	10	0	n/a	n/a	508
2008	457	34	24	11	0	n/a	n/a	526
2009	414	37	21	13	1	n/a	n/a	486
2010	422	16	15	11	3	0	27	494
2011	434	18	14	13	0	0	26	505
2012	423	11	20	13	0	0	20	487
2013	430	11	14	16	2	0	25	498
2014	438	12	7	14	3	0	23	497
2015	413	13	7	13	2	0	14	462
2016	426	14	8	14	2	0	19	483
2017	414	12	9	18	2	0	15	470
2018	411	10	7	13	1	0	16	458
2019	382	8	10	11	2	0	15	428
2020	387	9	9	12	3	0	13	433
2021	361	7	7	13	3	0	19	410
2022	361	5	11	20	4	0	22	423
2023	353	3	9	24	4	0	38	431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paris Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	570	35.4	16.1	n/a
1989	537	34.0	15.7	n/a
1990	577	36.0	16.0	42.3
1991	575	37.5	15.3	43
1992	586	35.3	16.6	44.7
1993	591	35.5	16.6	43.3
1994	639	37.0	17.3	43.2
1995	605	33.5	18.1	47.9
1996	605	33.5	18.1	47.9
1997	637	34.5	18.5	46
1998	638	34.5	18.5	42
1999	612	31.0	19.7	54.6
2000	536	33.0	16.2	52.6
2001	531	34.0	15.6	52.7
2002	506	30.0	16.9	51.2
2003	506	30.0	16.9	51.2
2004	506	30.0	16.9	50.4
2005	512	34.0	15.1	55.9
2006	532	31.0	17.2	58.1
2007	508	33.0	15.4	64.8
2008	526	31.0	17.0	60.6
2009	486	29.0	16.8	60.9
2010	494	31.5	16.4	70.6
2011	505	28.2	17.9	68.5
2012	487	26.9	18.1	70.2
2013	498	30.1	16.5	75.7
2014	497	32.9	15.0	76.5
2015	462	31.0	14.9	75.3
2016	483	31.0	15.5	80.1
2017	470	28.6	16.4	37
2018	458	28.8	15.9	60
2019	428	25.3	16.8	100
2020	433	30.6	14.1	100
2021	410	29.8	13.7	100
2022	423	29.5	14.3	100
2023	431	27.2	15.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paris Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	570	35.4	16.1	n/a
1989	537	34.0	15.7	n/a
1990	577	36.0	16.0	42.3
1991	575	37.5	15.3	43
1992	586	35.3	16.6	44.7
1993	591	35.5	16.6	43.3
1994	639	37.0	17.3	43.2
1995	605	33.5	18.1	47.9
1996	605	33.5	18.1	47.9
1997	637	34.5	18.5	46
1998	638	34.5	18.5	42
1999	612	31.0	19.7	54.6
2000	536	33.0	16.2	52.6
2001	531	34.0	15.6	52.7
2002	506	30.0	16.9	51.2
2003	506	30.0	16.9	51.2
2004	506	30.0	16.9	50.4
2005	512	34.0	15.1	55.9
2006	532	31.0	17.2	58.1
2007	508	33.0	15.4	64.8
2008	526	31.0	17.0	60.6
2009	486	29.0	16.8	60.9
2010	494	31.5	16.4	70.6
2011	505	28.2	17.9	68.5
2012	487	26.9	18.1	70.2
2013	498	30.1	16.5	75.7
2014	497	32.9	15.0	76.5
2015	462	31.0	14.9	75.3
2016	483	31.0	15.5	80.1
2017	470	28.6	16.4	37
2018	458	28.8	15.9	60
2019	428	25.3	16.8	100
2020	433	30.6	14.1	100
2021	410	29.8	13.7	100
2022	423	29.5	14.3	100
2023	431	27.2	15.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paris Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,245 (21.5%)	$8,177 (78.5%)	$10,422

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paris Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 223^rd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 143^rd of 492 Elementary schools	16.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Paris Elementary School)	71.8	57.8	14%
3rd Grade English (Paris School District)	71.8	57.8	14%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Paris Elementary School)	79.5	70.3	9.2%
3rd Grade Math (Paris School District)	79.5	70.3	9.2%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Paris Elementary School)	46.1	37.5	8.6%
3rd Grade Science (Paris School District)	46.1	37.5	8.6%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Paris Elementary School)	33.3	31.8	1.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Paris School District)	33.3	31.8	1.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Paris Elementary School)	67.6	74.6	7%
4th Grade English (Paris School District)	67.6	74.6	7%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Paris Elementary School)	54.4	74.7	20.3%
4th Grade Math (Paris School District)	54.4	74.7	20.3%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Paris Elementary School)	51.5	45.3	6.2%
4th Grade Science (Paris School District)	51.5	45.3	6.2%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Paris Elementary School)	42.7	52	9.3%
4th Grade Reading (Paris School District)	42.7	52	9.3%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	428	431	0.7%
African American	8	3	62.5%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	10	9	10%
Hispanic	11	24	118.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	382	353	7.6%
Two or More Races	15	38	153.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Paris Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	401 N School St	Paris	72855	Logan County	Paris School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 963-3143	431	27	15.7	100.0%	353 (81.9%)	3 (0.7%)	24 (5.6%)	9 (2.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.8%)	64.1	172^nd of 497 public elementary schools	65.4%		70.6	143^rd of 492 public elementary schools	70.9%	29	30.0	42.6			35.9	27.1	42.7			34.4	60.0	63.9			61.9	37.2	40.9			39.0	$10,422	$2,245	$8,177
Magazine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	351 E Priddy St	Magazine	72943	Logan County	Magazine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 969-2565	284	23	12.5	75.0%	273 (96.1%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	77.4	90^th of 497 public elementary schools	81.9%		52.6	253^rd of 492 public elementary schools	48.6%	163	48.4	45.5	50.0	46.4	47.8	48.5	40.9	46.9	46.4	46.1	33.3	22.7	56.2	46.4	40.8	54.5	50.0	62.5	42.9	53.1	$10,149	$2,192	$7,957
Scranton Elementary School	Public	K-6	103 N Eighth St	Scranton	72863	Logan County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 938-7278	239	18	13.3	56.1%	225 (94.1%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.1%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	50.6	256^th of 497 public elementary schools	48.5%		69.8	147^th of 492 public elementary schools	70.1%	109	29.3	36.9	29.6	21.3	29.5	36.6	39.5	25.9	27.2	33.1	29.3	39.4	44.4	36.3	36.7	46.4	42.1	40.7	27.2	39.6	$7,818	$1,168	$6,650
Westside Elementary School	Public	K-5	193 School St	Hartman	72840	Johnson County	Westside School Dist(Johnson)	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 497-1088	298	21	14.1	99.0%	273 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	43.6	293^rd of 497 public elementary schools	41.0%		31.1	360^th of 492 public elementary schools	26.8%	67	41.7	28.2	20.0		28.8	41.7	28.1	18.0		28.0	44.4	34.4	28.0		34.7	41.7	40.7	26.0		34.8	$9,442	$1,907	$7,535
County Line Elementary School	Public	K-6	12092 W State Hwy 22	Branch	72928	Franklin County	County Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 635-4701	311	22	14.0	71.7%	284 (91.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	7 (2.3%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	77	96^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.7%		52.3	255^th of 492 public elementary schools	48.2%	159	65.3	41.9	47.9	45.2	50.3	58.7	41.9	50.0	45.3	49.1	47.8	32.6	43.5	52.4	44.1	56.6	23.3	50.0	50.0	45.2	$9,081	$1,634	$7,447
Elgin B Milton Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1601 Walden Drive	Ozark	72949	Franklin County	Ozark School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 667-4745	576	41	14.2	66.7%	500 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (5.4%)	68.5	148^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.2%		82.5	66^th of 492 public elementary schools	86.6%	82	39.5				39.5	38.1				38.1	56.8				56.8	40.3				40.3
Ozark Upper Elementary School	Public	4-5	1601 Walden Dr	Ozark	72949	Franklin County	Ozark School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 667-3474	267	14	19.1	56.6%	238 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	52.7	239^th of 497 public elementary schools	51.9%		60.6	203^rd of 492 public elementary schools	58.7%	36		36.2	31.1		33.6		38.6	33.6		36.1		38.6	45.4		42.1		34.2	26.9		30.4
Booneville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	386 W Seventh St	Booneville	72927	Logan County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 675-2604	766	43	18.0	100.0%	673 (87.9%)	7 (0.9%)	36 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.4%)	46.7	278^th of 497 public elementary schools	44.1%		46.5	304^th of 492 public elementary schools	38.2%	26	20.9	32.0	36.0	36.3	31.5	24.2	33.0	31.9	31.4	30.2	16.5	49.5	21.6	39.2	32.0	27.5	38.2	37.1	40.2	35.9	$9,049	$2,139	$6,909
Clarksville Primary School	Public	K-1	2023 Clark Rd	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 979-6000	398	25	15.8	77.1%	185 (46.5%)	4 (1.0%)	129 (32.4%)	54 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	21 (5.3%)								(n/a)																					$10,843	$2,186	$8,657
Clarksville Elementary School	Public	2-3	1903 Clark Rd	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 705-3256	374	23	16.4	71.7%	175 (46.8%)	2 (0.5%)	121 (32.4%)	48 (12.8%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	22 (5.9%)	60.2	204^th of 497 public elementary schools	59.0%		51.5	262^nd of 492 public elementary schools	46.7%	58	40.0				40.0	42.3				42.3	35.5				35.5	37.7				37.7	$8,390	$1,574	$6,815

Frequently Asked Questions about Paris Elementary School

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What schools do graduates of Paris Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Paris Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Paris Middle School
High : Paris High School

What is the racial makeup of Paris Elementary School?

Students at Paris Elementary School are 82% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Paris Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended Paris Elementary School.

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Paris Elementary School ranks 172^nd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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