W G Rhea Elementary School

115 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(School attendance zone shown in map)
W G Rhea Elementary School serves 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

W G Rhea Elementary School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of W G Rhea Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
19%
21%
White
63%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
555 students attend W G Rhea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of W G Rhea Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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 (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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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