C+
Average
62/100

Paris Elementary

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 650 B Volunteer DR, Paris, TN 38242
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 67th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
C
Students gain 0.65 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 23rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
539
Students
enrolled
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%67/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%23/100Students gain 0.65 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 12th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +28 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (+8 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency50% (+25 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White41%55%reading +0 pts, math +10 pts73rd percentile (list)
Black17%27%reading +2 pts, math +15 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income22%37%reading +6 pts, math +22 pts83rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 650 B Volunteer DR
City Paris
ZIP Code 38242
District 4703360
NCES School ID 470336001110
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38242

Understanding the community around Paris Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,459
Per Capita Income $28,306
Poverty Rate 14.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%
High School or Higher 86.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $148,500
Median Rent $737
Owner-Occupied 70.0%
Renter-Occupied 30.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Paris Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.9%
Black 13.5%
Two or More Races 10.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 539
Teachers (FTE) 33.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Paris Elementary?
Paris Elementary has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Paris Elementary?
Paris Elementary has 539 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
What grades does Paris Elementary serve?
Paris Elementary serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Paris Elementary receive per student?
Paris Elementary receives $12,187 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Paris Elementary in 38242 ▼
Avg Home Value
$216,551
Avg Monthly Rent
$975
1-Year Change
+8.2%
% Renters
30.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026