North Lamar H S in Paris, TX | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

705

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

54.43

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas high enrollment

62nd percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

521

North Lamar H S: 705 reported students.

State peer staffing position

42nd percentile

13:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 711
Teachers (FTE): 58.53
Student–teacher ratio: 12.1:1

What the reported data says about North Lamar H S

North Lamar H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Paris. It is one of 5 current school records connected to North Lamar ISD. NCES reports 705 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking North Lamar H S

1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.48 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.3%
Students with disabilities: 14.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 38.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2.48
Nurses (FTE): 0.79
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White69.2%
Hispanic14%
Black4.7%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial9.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

North Lamar Int

Elementary · Grades 02–05

593 reported students

Frank Stone Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

521 reported students

Cecil Everett El

Elementary · Grades PK–01

330 reported students

Aaron Parker El

Elementary · Grades PK–04

246 reported students

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Public schools near North Lamar H S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
North Lamar Int Elementary · North Lamar ISD	02–05	593	0.2 mi
Frank Stone Middle Middle · North Lamar ISD	06–08	521	0.3 mi
Cecil Everett El Elementary · North Lamar ISD	PK–01	330	0.5 mi
Travis H S of Choice High · Paris ISD	09–12	32	3.1 mi
Paris H S High · Paris ISD	09–12	946	4.4 mi
Chisum H S High · Chisum ISD	09–12	334	4.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about North Lamar H S

What grades does North Lamar H S serve?

North Lamar H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in North Lamar ISD.

How many students attend North Lamar H S?

North Lamar H S reported 705 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 711 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at North Lamar H S?

The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 705 students and 54.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is North Lamar H S a public, charter, or magnet school?

North Lamar H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Lamar ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of North Lamar H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

38.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is North Lamar H S in?

North Lamar H S is part of North Lamar ISD, based in Paris, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near North Lamar H S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Lamar Int (0.2 mi), Frank Stone Middle (0.3 mi), Cecil Everett El (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.