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Aikin Elementary

Summary:

Aikin Elementary is a public elementary school in Paris, Texas, serving 937 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Paris Independent School District, which is ranked 702 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aikin Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 2,000-4,000 out of around 4,600 schools and a 1-3 star rating on the SchoolDigger scale. The school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades are significantly lower than the state averages, often by 10-20 percentage points. Performance varies greatly among different student subgroups, with African American and multi-racial students having the lowest proficiency rates, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Texas elementary schools. In contrast, the school's performance for gifted and talented students is relatively stronger, ranking in the top 40% of Texas elementary schools.

Aikin Elementary's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (around 74%) may be a significant factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance. The school's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Justiss Elementary (also in the Paris ISD) and schools in the Prairiland Independent School District and Chisum Independent School District. By addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged and minority students and learning from the successes of higher-performing neighboring schools, Aikin Elementary may be able to improve its educational outcomes and provide a better learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 3100 Pine Mill Rd
       Paris, TX  75460-4937

(903) 737-7443

District: Paris Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3917th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,895 Help


Students who attend Aikin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Crockett Intermediate
    Paris J H
High:    Paris High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  924

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.9%
African American:
26.2%
Hispanic:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.4% Help


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Compare Details Aikin Elementary ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Aikin Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Paris Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Aikin Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.9%), African American (26.2%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Paris Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aikin Elementary is 14.3. 2 elementary schools in the Paris Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aikin Elementary is $9,895, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Paris Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aikin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Aikin Elementary 3917th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Aikin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Paris Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Paris Independent School District (Isd) 702nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aikin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.35 2006th 3465 42.1%
2005 47.32 2143rd 3475 38.3%
2006 43.00 2376th 3476 31.6%
2007 40.27 2674th 3724 28.2%
2008 30.74 3090th 3768 18.0%
2009 29.84 3200th 3884 17.6%
2010 27.91 3356th 3937 14.8%
2011 18.60 3775th 4095 7.8%
2012 33.58 3232nd 4206 23.2%
2013 44.73 2614th 4221 38.1%
2014 54.02 2099th 4260 50.7%
2015 48.34 2418th 4320 44.0%
2016 35.28 3048th 4286 28.9%
2017 41.67 2425th 4329 44.0%
2018 44.67 2263rd 4359 48.1%
2019 38.76 2764th 4479 38.3%
2021 48.19 2128th 4578 53.5%
2022 26.58 3572nd 4581 22.0%
2023 31.68 3290th 4647 29.2%
2024 22.16 3917th 4675 16.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.66 976th 1046 6.7%
2019 20.25 959th 1112 13.8%
2021 18.42 846th 961 12.0%
2022 15.55 933rd 1004 7.1%
2023 20.42 958th 1099 12.8%
2024 9.69 1084th 1114 2.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.54 1580th 3226 51.0%
2019 14.30 3229th 3333 3.1%
2021 49.76 1483rd 3446 57.0%
2022 46.38 1861st 3487 46.6%
2023 30.26 2772nd 3556 22.0%
2024 29.46 2807th 3638 22.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.21 616th 3558 82.7%
2019 44.50 1765th 3684 52.1%
2021 49.14 1474th 3799 61.2%
2022 46.10 1829th 3952 53.7%
2023 33.99 2811th 4086 31.2%
2024 34.39 2943rd 4261 30.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.94 2627th 4264 38.4%
2019 33.66 3221st 4309 25.2%
2021 44.16 2451st 4451 44.9%
2022 22.23 3936th 4477 12.1%
2023 23.02 3934th 4521 13.0%
2024 23.89 3925th 4560 13.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.06 2548th 4306 40.8%
2019 36.97 2872nd 4348 33.9%
2021 46.54 2217th 4499 50.7%
2022 28.77 3498th 4561 23.3%
2023 37.39 2953rd 4588 35.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.11 2505th 3106 19.3%
2019 35.09 2535th 3184 20.4%
2021 68.68 1023rd 3006 66.0%
2022 50.68 1827th 2958 38.2%
2023 65.44 1142nd 2980 61.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.87 3183rd 4240 24.9%
2019 20.58 3953rd 4295 8.0%
2021 33.51 3089th 4331 28.7%
2022 16.03 4246th 4461 4.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.08 2044th 4319 52.7%
2019 42.51 2492nd 4357 42.8%
2021 50.00 1981st 4498 56.0%
2022 26.93 3571st 4563 21.7%
2023 26.52 3642nd 4585 20.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.49 1892nd 2483 23.8%
2019 25.63 2121st 2515 15.7%
2021 34.26 1661st 2444 32.0%
2022 23.31 2102nd 2421 13.2%
2023 26.64 1989th 2443 18.6%
2024 23.65 2089th 2421 13.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.95 2338th 4168 43.9%
2019 38.27 2745th 4188 34.5%
2021 49.85 1946th 4329 55.0%
2022 45.43 2421st 4376 44.7%
2023 35.35 3065th 4401 30.4%
2024 35.33 3074th 4431 30.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Aikin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.53 1079th 3127 65.5%
2019 53.82 1416th 3142 54.9%
2021 56.41 1242nd 3082 59.7%
2022 29.97 2427th 3082 21.3%
2023 33.45 2252nd 3106 27.5%
2024 21.89 2674th 3078 13.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Open Quote if I could give zero stars I would. If your child is ADHD or ADD please avoid this place if you can. They are not tolerant at all. They set up a 504 "plan" meeting and when I tried to reschedule due to work basically told me they would not be able to get with me for months and months and it would be bad for him. Well they set up his plan with my son that consisted of TWO things one of which was "being able to leave class and take his meds with the nurse" WHICH HE NEVER DID. Ever. He always took his meds before school which they were very much aware of. They basically just set it up so that they could check him off a list. They did the bare minimum and even when he got straight A's, which he worked HARD for, he was left out of the a honor roll because, due to lack of a 504 plan, he had some typical ADHD behavioral issues. This school is the worst school my son has ever gone to, they killed his self confidence. I am a mom that likes to be active and stay communicated with his teachers and they never called me until (in their words) "his behavior (that I didn't know about) was constantly out of control every day". If I had had any communication whatsoever I could have helped them with him and gotten him into see his doctor to help but they didn't care. Steer away if your child has any form of ADHD, they will not be helpful, will kill your child's self confidence and make them feel like they are BAD, when if they just had guidance and a little patience they could thrive. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Open Quote My four children have received a quality education at Aikin. Teachers really care.p Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Open Quote Love the way this school takes care of my special needs son! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Open Quote Operated with prison social thinking, children do not like this school, nor do parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Aikin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 745 249 10 11 12 n/a n/a 0 1027
1989 791 262 10 7 14 n/a n/a 0 1084
1990 764 276 15 14 12 n/a n/a 0 1081
1991 755 286 13 8 6 n/a n/a 0 1068
1992 770 266 10 15 12 n/a n/a 0 1073
1993 742 274 11 13 10 n/a n/a 0 1050
1994 709 281 10 13 16 n/a n/a 0 1029
1995 630 308 6 32 9 n/a n/a 0 985
1996 630 308 6 32 9 n/a n/a 0 985
1997 623 304 7 29 13 n/a n/a 0 976
1998 659 300 7 32 14 n/a n/a 0 1012
1999 661 335 3 28 10 n/a n/a 0 1037
2000 636 362 3 33 11 n/a n/a 0 1045
2001 621 369 5 44 16 n/a n/a 0 1055
2002 589 355 8 74 12 n/a n/a 0 1038
2003 589 355 8 74 12 n/a n/a 0 1038
2004 583 356 8 73 15 n/a n/a 0 1035
2005 625 318 13 87 13 n/a n/a 0 1056
2006 606 348 12 91 10 n/a n/a 0 1067
2007 593 352 12 104 6 n/a n/a 0 1067
2008 606 368 15 98 7 n/a n/a 0 1094
2009 570 348 16 107 13 n/a n/a 0 1054
2010 523 341 12 102 17 n/a n/a 0 995
2011 459 296 10 128 18 0 40 0 951
2012 454 294 8 119 11 1 36 0 923
2013 426 272 8 125 14 1 53 0 899
2014 416 255 7 152 13 1 52 0 896
2015 420 247 5 147 12 1 69 0 901
2016 417 275 7 163 9 2 73 0 946
2017 364 261 9 151 5 0 79 0 869
2018 389 282 10 154 8 0 79 0 922
2019 373 273 10 150 7 0 82 0 895
2020 359 301 16 151 10 2 96 0 935
2021 378 294 11 144 6 2 102 0 937
2022 364 273 9 164 7 5 102 0 924
2023 384 248 10 153 4 3 135 0 937
2024 378 242 10 161 5 1 127 0 924

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 Aikin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1027 63.0 16.3 n/a
1989 1084 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1081 69.0 15.6 n/a
1991 1068 69.2 15.4 n/a
1992 1073 71.1 15.0 36.4
1993 1050 70.0 15.0 20.7
1994 1029 70.1 14.7 41.7
1995 985 67.9 14.5 45.5
1996 985 67.9 14.5 45.5
1997 976 69.6 14.0 44.4
1998 1012 71.6 14.1 44.2
1999 1037 72.3 14.3 54.3
2000 1045 77.0 13.6 54.3
2001 1055 75.9 13.9 52.3
2002 1038 78.6 13.2 56.5
2003 1038 78.6 13.2 56.5
2004 1035 76.2 13.6 55.9
2005 1056 78.5 13.5 58.5
2006 1067 77.7 13.7 59.8
2007 1067 77.8 13.7 64.4
2008 1094 78.5 13.9 64.2
2009 1054 74.1 14.2 67.6
2010 995 72.4 13.7 68.7
2011 951 72.0 13.1 72.8
2012 923 69.8 13.2 74.2
2013 899 67.1 13.3 73.7
2014 896 68.1 13.1 75.8
2015 901 68.0 13.2 77.1
2016 946 68.0 13.9 76.5
2017 869 69.9 12.4 76.4
2018 922 69.6 13.2 74.5
2019 895 68.5 13.0 73
2020 935 69.3 13.4 73.6
2021 937 69.9 13.4 74.4
2022 924 69.3 13.3 75.5
2023 937 67.5 13.8 74.2
2024 924 64.5 14.3 75.4

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 Aikin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1027 63.0 16.3 n/a
1989 1084 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1081 69.0 15.6 n/a
1991 1068 69.2 15.4 n/a
1992 1073 71.1 15.0 36.4
1993 1050 70.0 15.0 20.7
1994 1029 70.1 14.7 41.7
1995 985 67.9 14.5 45.5
1996 985 67.9 14.5 45.5
1997 976 69.6 14.0 44.4
1998 1012 71.6 14.1 44.2
1999 1037 72.3 14.3 54.3
2000 1045 77.0 13.6 54.3
2001 1055 75.9 13.9 52.3
2002 1038 78.6 13.2 56.5
2003 1038 78.6 13.2 56.5
2004 1035 76.2 13.6 55.9
2005 1056 78.5 13.5 58.5
2006 1067 77.7 13.7 59.8
2007 1067 77.8 13.7 64.4
2008 1094 78.5 13.9 64.2
2009 1054 74.1 14.2 67.6
2010 995 72.4 13.7 68.7
2011 951 72.0 13.1 72.8
2012 923 69.8 13.2 74.2
2013 899 67.1 13.3 73.7
2014 896 68.1 13.1 75.8
2015 901 68.0 13.2 77.1
2016 946 68.0 13.9 76.5
2017 869 69.9 12.4 76.4
2018 922 69.6 13.2 74.5
2019 895 68.5 13.0 73
2020 935 69.3 13.4 73.6
2021 937 69.9 13.4 74.4
2022 924 69.3 13.3 75.5
2023 937 67.5 13.8 74.2
2024 924 64.5 14.3 75.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aikin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,408 (15.4%) $7,747 (84.6%) $9,155
2020 $1,184 (12.8%) $8,041 (87.2%) $9,224
2021 $1,422 (14.4%) $8,473 (85.6%) $9,895

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aikin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2764th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3290th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Aikin Elementary)3941
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Paris Independent School District (Isd))3234
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aikin Elementary)5231
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paris Independent School District (Isd))4227
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Aikin Elementary)3234
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Paris Independent School District (Isd))3437
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aikin Elementary)3437
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paris Independent School District (Isd))3537
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students895937
 4.7%
African American273248
 9.2%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian1010
Hispanic150153
 2%
Pacific Islander03
White373384
 2.9%
Two or More Races82135
 64.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73%74.2%
 1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aikin Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 924 students attended Aikin Elementary.

Students who attend Aikin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crockett Intermediate
Middle : Paris J H
High : Paris High School

Aikin Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Aikin Elementary are 41% White, 26% African American, 17% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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