BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT

PARIS, Idaho — 7 schools

1,424
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$8,614
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT operates 7 public schools serving 1,424 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,417 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bear Lake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,614 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 14.3% local, 68.1% state, and 17.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $45,229 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #97 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 363.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 93.8% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Bear Lake High School accounts for 25.5% of all BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT school enrollment varies 24× across entities

BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 15 students (lowest) to 361 students (highest), a spread of 346 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 363:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

17.5%
Federal
68.1%
State
14.3%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
97 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bear Lake County county, where this district is located.

$768
Studio/mo
$773
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$45,229
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT.

White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

363.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Bear Lake High School
361
A J Winters Elementary School
305
Bear Lake Middle School
296
Bear Lake on-Line Learning
224
Paris Elementary School
134
Georgetown Elementary School
82
Clover Creek High School
15

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT?

BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT has 7 schools, including 2 high, 3 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,424 students.

How much does BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT spend per student?

BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT spends $8,614 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #97 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT is $45,229 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bear Lake County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT?

BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT students are 93.8% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT?

BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #97 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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