Very Good
#185 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 18% in state
Paris Elementary School
Elementary School · Paris School District · Paris, AR
An elementary school in Paris, AR where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 N SCHOOL ST, Paris, AR 72855
- Math 56% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paris Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paris Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,838/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paris), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,905
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$691/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72855; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Paris School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,879NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paris Elementary School is listed in PARIS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paris Elementary School
Paris Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paris, AR, part of Paris School District, serving approximately 421 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paris Elementary School
What grades does Paris Elementary School serve?
Paris Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Paris Elementary School?
Paris Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paris Elementary School rank in AR?
Paris Elementary School ranks #185 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Paris Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paris Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Paris Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paris Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paris Elementary School a charter school?
No, Paris Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paris Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Paris Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paris Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Paris Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (479) 963-3143
- Area population (ZIP 72855)
- 6,462
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72855; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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