PARADISE INT

www.pisd.net

225 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Paradise Intermediate School is a public educational institution located at 338 Schoolhouse Road in Paradise, Texas. Serving as a key part of the Paradise Independent School District (PISD), the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment for students typically transitioning between elementary and middle school grades. The campus is committed to fostering academic growth and social development within the local community, emphasizing the district’s mission to prepare students for future educational success.

The school operates under the broader framework of the Paradise Independent School District, which is known for its small-town atmosphere and dedication to student-centered learning. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and extracurricular engagement, Paradise Intermediate strives to support the unique needs of its student body during these critical formative years. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, the district maintains a comprehensive website at http://www.pisd.net.

225

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARADISE INT
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	29
Black	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
188 (83.6%)
Hispanic
29 (12.9%)
Two or More
6 (2.7%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)969-5032
Website:	http://www.pisd.net
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 109