Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paul Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Paul Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
47%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
52%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Elementary School's ranking?
Paul Elementary School is ranked #423 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Paul Elementary School often compared to?
Paul Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heyburn Elementary School, Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Paul Elementary School?
484 students attend Paul Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Paul Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Elementary School?
Paul Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul Elementary School offer ?
Paul Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Elementary School part of?
Paul Elementary School is part of Minidoka County Joint School District.
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