Serving 866 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Aikin 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 866 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aikin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Aikin Elementary School's student population of 866 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
866 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Aikin 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 Aikin 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
#5410 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
54%
Black
24%
13%
White
42%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aikin Elementary School's ranking?
Aikin Elementary School is ranked #5410 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Aikin Elementary School often compared to?
Aikin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chisum Elementary School, Aaron Parker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Aikin Elementary School?
866 students attend Aikin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Aikin Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aikin Elementary School?
Aikin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aikin Elementary School offer ?
Aikin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Aikin Elementary School part of?
Aikin Elementary School is part of Paris Independent School District.
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