Enrollment
457
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paul, ID
Paul Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paul Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160219000641
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 457
- students enrolled
Paul Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Minidoka County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160219000641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul Elementary School
Paul Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Paul, Idaho, enrolling 457 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 457 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%) (diversity index 51/100).
The surrounding Minidoka County Joint District spends $8,535 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Minidoka County Joint District also operates Minico Senior High School (1,203 students) and Rupert Elementary School (620 students) alongside Paul 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 Paul Elementary School compares
Paul 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 26% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Idaho - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,535
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Paul Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minidoka County Joint District, which includes Paul Elementary School.
$8,535
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 67.8%
Federal 17.9%
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 Paul Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minico Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rupert Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heyburn Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Minico Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Minico Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Paul Elementary School
How many students attend Paul Elementary School?
Paul Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paul, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul Elementary School?
36.9% of students at Paul Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paul Elementary School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Paul, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Elementary School?
Paul Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Paul Elementary School a good school?
Paul Elementary School earns 51/100 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 Minidoka County Joint District?
Besides Paul Elementary School, Minidoka County Joint District also operates Minico Senior High School (1,203 students), Rupert Elementary School (620 students), and Heyburn Elementary School (508 students). See the Minidoka County Joint District district page for the complete list.
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