PARADISE EL

www.pisd.net

414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Paradise Elementary School is a public primary school located in Paradise, Texas, serving as a key educational institution within the Paradise Independent School District (PISD). Situated on Schoolhouse Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills, personal development, and community engagement. As part of the small-town Paradise community, the school aims to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares its students for success in their later academic pursuits.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Paradise Independent School District, which is known for its close-knit atmosphere and commitment to student achievement. Through its official website, www.pisd.net, the school maintains communication with parents and the community regarding district initiatives, academic calendars, and school policies. By prioritizing both educational rigor and a positive school climate, Paradise Elementary serves as a vital hub for childhood learning and community development in Wise County.

414

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARADISE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	60
Black	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
322 (77.8%)
Hispanic
60 (14.5%)
Two or More
27 (6.5%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	PARADISE ISD
Phone:	(940)969-5046
Website:	http://www.pisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 116