Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Paris Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Paris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Paris Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Paris Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paris Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
80%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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What is Paris Elementary School's ranking?
Paris Elementary School is ranked #313 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Paris Elementary School often compared to?
Paris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booneville Elementary School, Magazine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Paris Elementary School?
421 students attend Paris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Paris Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paris Elementary School?
Paris Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paris Elementary School offer ?
Paris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paris Elementary School part of?
Paris Elementary School is part of Paris School District.
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