W G Rhea Elementary School serves 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
W G Rhea Elementary School's student population of 566 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of W G Rhea Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
18%
21%
White
65%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend W G Rhea Elementary School?
566 students attend W G Rhea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of W G Rhea Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W G Rhea Elementary School?
W G Rhea Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does W G Rhea Elementary School offer ?
W G Rhea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is W G Rhea Elementary School part of?
W G Rhea Elementary School is part of Paris School District.
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