Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Justiss Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Justiss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Justiss Elementary School's student population of 546 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Justiss Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Justiss Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6135 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Hispanic
39%
54%
Black
29%
13%
White
21%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Justiss Elementary School's ranking?
Justiss Elementary School is ranked #6135 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Justiss Elementary School?
546 students attend Justiss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Justiss Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Justiss Elementary School?
Justiss Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Justiss Elementary School offer ?
Justiss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Justiss Elementary School part of?
Justiss Elementary School is part of Paris Independent School District.
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