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Paris Elementary School

401 N School St
Paris, AR 72855

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Paris Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Paris Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 410 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Paris Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

410 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Paris Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Paris Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#400 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Paris Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

36%

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

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

37%

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

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

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

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

88%

60%

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

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.22

0.59

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

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

12%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Paris School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paris Elementary School's ranking?

Paris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are Paris Elementary School often compared to?

Paris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magazine Elementary School, Booneville Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Paris Elementary School?

410 students attend Paris Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Paris Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

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

Paris Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Paris Elementary School offer ?

Paris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Paris Elementary School part of?

Paris Elementary School is part of Paris School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 410 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education