Excellent
#214 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 10% in state
Paris Elem.
Elementary School · Paris R-ii · Paris, MO
A Paris R-ii elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
725 CLEVELAND, Paris, MO 65275
- Math 51% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paris Elem. score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paris Elem. 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low208/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,634
Median home value
$143,300
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65275; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Walk AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Paris R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paris Elem. is listed in PARIS R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paris Elem.
Paris Elem. is a public elementary school in Paris, MO, part of Paris R-ii, serving approximately 257 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Paris Elem.
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paris Elem.
What grades does Paris Elem. serve?
Paris Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Paris Elem.?
Paris Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Elem. is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paris Elem. rank in MO?
Paris Elem. ranks #214 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Paris Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Paris Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paris Elem. has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paris Elem. a charter school?
No, Paris Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paris Elem. a Title I school?
No, Paris Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paris Elem.?
39.7% of students at Paris Elem. 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (660) 289-0980
- Area population (ZIP 65275)
- 2,491
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 65275; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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