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Chisum Elementary School

3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462

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Tel: (903) 737-2820

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Chisum Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Chisum Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chisum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Chisum Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

520 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Chisum Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Chisum Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#1102 out of 8043 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Chisum Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

43%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chisum Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

61%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chisum Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Chisum Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

53%

Black

13%

White

86%

26%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Chisum Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of Chisum Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

41%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chisum Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Chisum Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chisum Elementary School's ranking?

Chisum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Chisum Elementary School?

520 students attend Chisum Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Chisum Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Chisum Elementary School?

Chisum Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Chisum Elementary School offer ?

Chisum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Chisum Elementary School part of?

Chisum Elementary School is part of Chisum Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education