JUSTISS EL

jes.parisisd.net/

552 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Justiss Elementary School is a public school located in Paris, Texas, serving as part of the Paris Independent School District. It functions as a primary education facility for students in the local community, focusing on building foundational academic skills in a supportive learning environment. As with many schools in the Paris ISD, the institution emphasizes student development through a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while fostering a sense of school community.

The school is deeply integrated into the Paris, Texas area, reflecting the district’s broader commitment to preparing young students for success in higher grade levels. While specific extracurricular and demographic details can change yearly, Justiss Elementary typically focuses on collaborative learning, literacy, and numeracy, supported by a staff dedicated to the holistic growth of their students. Parents and community members can find the most current information, including academic calendars and administrative updates, via the official district website linked above.

552

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JUSTISS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	182
Black	179
Asian	1
Two or More	69
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
182 (33.0 %)
Black
179 (32.4 %)
White
113 (20.5 %)
Two or More
69 (12.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PARIS ISD
Phone:	(903)737-7458
Website:	http://jes.parisisd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 106