Average
#856 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 48% in state
Based on limited data
W G Rhea Elementary
Elementary School · Paris · Paris, TN
A Paris elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
115 South Wilson ST, Paris, TN 38242
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where W G Rhea Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,863/100K
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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
$44,833
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 2.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Paris
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
W G Rhea Elementary is listed in Paris; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W G Rhea Elementary
W G Rhea Elementary is a public elementary school in Paris, TN, part of Paris, serving approximately 555 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #856 of 1,786 schools in TN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W G Rhea Elementary
What grades does W G Rhea Elementary serve?
W G Rhea Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend W G Rhea Elementary?
W G Rhea Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W G Rhea Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W G Rhea Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W G Rhea Elementary rank in TN?
W G Rhea Elementary ranks #856 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is W G Rhea Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
W G Rhea Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is W G Rhea Elementary a charter school?
No, W G Rhea Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W G Rhea Elementary a Title I school?
No, W G Rhea Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (731) 642-0961
- Area population (ZIP 38242)
- 19,619
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 38242; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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