Serving 924 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Aikin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 924 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aikin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Aikin Elementary School's student population of 924 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
924 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aikin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aikin Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5709 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
39%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aikin Elementary School's ranking?
Aikin Elementary School is ranked #5709 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Aikin Elementary School often compared to?
Aikin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chisum Elementary School, Aaron Parker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Aikin Elementary School?
924 students attend Aikin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Aikin Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aikin Elementary School?
Aikin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aikin Elementary School offer ?
Aikin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Aikin Elementary School part of?
Aikin Elementary School is part of Paris ISD School District.
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