Below Average
#572 of 719 schools in ID
Paul Elementary School
Elementary School · Minidoka County Joint District · Paul, ID
A Minidoka County Joint District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 780, Paul, ID 83347
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paul 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,278
Median home value
$274,600
Median rent
$745/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyburn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Acequia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 282 | Compare → |
| Preschool CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | Not available | 71 | Compare → |
| Rupert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 646 | 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.
Minidoka County Joint District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $9,772NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul Elementary School is listed in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Elementary School
Paul Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paul, ID, part of Minidoka County Joint District, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Elementary School
What grades does Paul Elementary School serve?
Paul Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Paul Elementary School?
Paul Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul Elementary School rank in ID?
Paul Elementary School ranks #572 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Paul Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Paul Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paul Elementary School a charter school?
No, Paul Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Paul Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul Elementary School?
29.3% of students at Paul 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
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Minidoka County
- Phone
- (208) 438-2211
- Area population (ZIP 83347)
- 3,284
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 83347; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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