W G Rhea Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Attendance Zone: W G Rhea Elementary serves the entire district of Paris, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 25.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the zone being about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
W G Rhea Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
17%
20%
White
65%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W G Rhea Elementary School often compared to?
W G Rhea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend W G Rhea Elementary School?
537 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, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does W G Rhea Elementary School offer ?
W G Rhea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
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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