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#273 of 719 schools in ID
Top 38% in state
Paris Elementary School
Elementary School · Bear Lake County District · Paris, ID
A Bear Lake County District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 400, Paris, ID 83261
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paris Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Paris Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low92/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,500
Median home value
$235,700
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83261; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake On-line LearningEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| A J Winters Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 286 | Compare → |
| Georgetown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bear Lake County District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $9,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paris Elementary School is listed in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paris Elementary School
Paris Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paris, ID, part of Bear Lake County District, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paris Elementary School
What grades does Paris Elementary School serve?
Paris Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Paris Elementary School?
Paris Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paris Elementary School rank in ID?
Paris Elementary School ranks #273 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Paris Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paris Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Paris Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paris Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paris Elementary School a charter school?
No, Paris Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paris Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Paris Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paris Elementary School?
54.4% of students at Paris Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bear Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (208) 945-2113
- Area population (ZIP 83261)
- 634
- Area median age
- 32.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83261; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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