Needs Improvement

#7932 of 8,552 schools in TX

Lamar County Head Start

School · Paris ISD · Paris, TX

A Paris ISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.

Estimated Score

1350 6TH N E, Paris, TX 75460

19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 13 schools in Paris.Learn more

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress—Not Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.6Average29%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 13 schools in Paris

College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement43%

Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.

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IB ProgramNo

Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement29%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1

District spending per student$12,010

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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lamar County Head Start 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 25Car-Dependent
Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
City Safety: High3,335/100K

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

$44,241

Median home value

$123,300

Median rent

$895/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

49.6%

Poverty rate

27.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
Givens Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified	5.1	PK	0.1 mi	94	Compare →
Central Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition	Not rated	PK–K	1.1 mi	13	Compare →
W L Higgins ELEnrollment path unverified	7.0	PK–1	1.3 mi	333	Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Paris ISD

Schools in district: 8
Rank in district: #8 of 8
District spending per student: $12,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: 29.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lamar County Head Start is listed in PARIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lamar County Head Start

Lamar County Head Start is a public school in Paris, TX, part of Paris ISD, serving approximately 198 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,932 of 8,552 schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lamar County Head Start

What grades does Lamar County Head Start serve?

Lamar County Head Start serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.

How many students attend Lamar County Head Start?

Lamar County Head Start has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Head Start?

The student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Head Start is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lamar County Head Start rank in TX?

Lamar County Head Start ranks #7,932 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Lamar County Head Start's MySchoolScout rating?

Lamar County Head Start has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lamar County Head Start a charter school?

No, Lamar County Head Start is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lamar County Head Start a Title I school?

No, Lamar County Head Start is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lamar County Head Start?

100.0% of students at Lamar County Head Start 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 – Pre-K
Enrollment: 198
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: regular
Setting: Remote Town
County: Lamar County
Phone: (903) 737-7469
Area population (ZIP 75460): 23,717
Area average commute: 15.2 min
Area median age: 35.6

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗

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 75460; 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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NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24 U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates MySchoolScout Rankings Full details →