Enrollment
457
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160219000641
Paul Elementary School — Paul, ID
Federal NCES profile for Paul Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Minidoka County Joint District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+8% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Paul Elementary School reports 457 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% above the Idaho average and 29% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Minidoka County Joint District spends $9,352 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.3% from local sources (property taxes), 67.8% from the state, and 17.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paul Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 26% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18.6:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 64% in Idaho — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,352
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 457 Top 68% in Idaho — larger than 32% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 18.6:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.9% +26% vs state
NCES ID 160219000641
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minidoka County Joint District, which includes Paul Elementary School.
$9,352
Per student
-28%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
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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 other school in PAUL, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in PAUL, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Elementary School?
Paul Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.