W L HIGGINS EL

W L HIGGINS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NORTH LAMAR ISD school district, located in PARIS, TX with about 303 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, W L HIGGINS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

W.L. Higgins Elementary School is a public school located in Paris, Texas, serving as part of the North Lamar Independent School District. The school provides foundational education for young students, typically focusing on the early elementary grades. As a campus within the North Lamar district, it emphasizes a supportive academic environment designed to foster basic literacy, numeracy, and social development, preparing students for success as they transition into the upper elementary levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the North Lamar community, sharing the district’s broader mission to provide a high-quality educational experience in a smaller, community-focused setting. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and core academic standards, W.L. Higgins strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere for its young learners. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs, the North Lamar Independent School District’s official website serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional communication.

For more information, contact W L HIGGINS EL at (903) 737-2081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3201 LEWIS LN
PARIS, TX 75460
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W L HIGGINS EL is a public Title I school in PARIS, TX with about 303 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
NORTH LAMAR ISD
Total Students:
303
Teachers:
22.81
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 303 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending W L HIGGINS EL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
75.6%
Hispanic/Latino
12.9%
Two or more races
6.9%
Black or African American
3.6%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.