Enrollment
305
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montpelier, ID
A J Winters Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A J Winters Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160024000016
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A J Winters Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Montpelier · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
A J Winters Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A J Winters Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, ID.
School address
District: Bear Lake County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160024000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A J Winters Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at A J Winters Elementary School
A J Winters Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Montpelier, Idaho, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Bear Lake County District spends $8,289 per pupil, 31% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bear Lake County District also operates Bear Lake High School (361 students) and Bear Lake Middle School (296 students) alongside A J Winters Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A J Winters Elementary School compares
A J Winters Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▲ 14% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Idaho - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, A J Winters Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bear Lake County District, which includes A J Winters Elementary School.
$8,289
Per student
-31%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 68.1%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A J Winters Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Lake on-Line Learning | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Paris Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A J Winters Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about A J Winters Elementary School
How many students attend A J Winters Elementary School?
A J Winters Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montpelier, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A J Winters Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A J Winters Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A J Winters Elementary School?
33.3% of students at A J Winters Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A J Winters Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A J Winters Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Montpelier, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A J Winters Elementary School?
A J Winters Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A J Winters Elementary School rank among public schools in Montpelier?
By Resource Investment Index, A J Winters Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Montpelier on the city page.
Is A J Winters Elementary School a good school?
A J Winters Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bear Lake County District?
Besides A J Winters Elementary School, Bear Lake County District also operates Bear Lake High School (361 students), Bear Lake Middle School (296 students), and Bear Lake on-Line Learning (224 students). See the Bear Lake County District district page for the complete list.
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