W G Rhea Elementary

www.parisssd.org

571 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

W. G. Rhea Elementary School is a public institution located in Paris, Tennessee, and serves as a key part of the Paris Special School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while catering to the specific needs of the Paris community.

As part of a specialized district, W. G. Rhea Elementary benefits from a focused educational approach that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. The school typically offers a variety of resources, including technology integration and extracurricular opportunities, to ensure that children have access to a modern and effective learning experience. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or enrollment procedures can visit their official website at [www.parisssd.org](http://www.parisssd.org).

571

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W G Rhea Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	25
Black	104
Asian	10
Two or More	61
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
367 (64.3 %)
Black
104 (18.2 %)
Two or More
61 (10.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (4.4 %)
Asian
10 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Paris
Phone:	(731)642-0961
Website:	http://www.parisssd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 89

Kindergarten 151

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 182