Very Good
#3294 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 39% in state
Based on limited data
W L Higgins EL
Elementary School · North Lamar ISD · Paris, TX
A North Lamar ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
3130 N MAIN, Paris, TX 75460
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 13 schools in Paris.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. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where W L Higgins EL 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,335/100K
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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
$44,241
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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County Head StartEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 1.3 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Givens Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 1.4 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Aikin ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 924 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Lamar ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
W L Higgins EL is listed in NORTH LAMAR ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W L Higgins EL
W L Higgins EL is a public elementary school in Paris, TX, part of North Lamar ISD, serving approximately 333 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,294 of 8,552 schools in TX. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W L Higgins EL
What grades does W L Higgins EL serve?
W L Higgins EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend W L Higgins EL?
W L Higgins EL has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W L Higgins EL?
The student-teacher ratio at W L Higgins EL is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W L Higgins EL rank in TX?
W L Higgins EL ranks #3,294 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is W L Higgins EL's MySchoolScout rating?
W L Higgins EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is W L Higgins EL a charter school?
No, W L Higgins EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W L Higgins EL a Title I school?
No, W L Higgins EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W L Higgins EL?
71.2% of students at W L Higgins EL 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lamar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (903) 737-2081
- Area population (ZIP 75460)
- 23,717
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 75460; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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