Serving 502 students in grades 3-5, Paris Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Paris Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Paris, TN, encompassing approximately 25.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Paris Elementary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paris Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paris Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#302 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paris Elementary School's ranking?
Paris Elementary School is ranked #302 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Paris Elementary School often compared to?
Paris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. W. Grove School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Paris Elementary School?
502 students attend Paris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Paris Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Paris Elementary School offer ?
Paris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paris Elementary School part of?
Paris Elementary School is part of Paris School District.
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