Paul Elementary School

Summary:

Paul Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 502 students in grades PK-5 in Paul, Idaho, which is part of the Minidoka County Joint District. The school has a predominantly White (56.77%) and Hispanic (41.83%) student population, and faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, lower-than-average academic performance, and widening achievement gaps between student subgroups.

Paul Elementary School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 22.1% in 2020-2021 to 30.0% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the nearby Acequia Elementary (27.0%), Rupert Elementary (33.0%), and Heyburn Elementary (37.0%) schools. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by ISAT test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math (28.6%) and English Language Arts (35.1%) significantly below the state averages of 42.2% and 53.3%, respectively.

The school's performance on ISAT tests also varies significantly by student subgroups, with Paul Elementary School ranking 66th out of 69 Idaho elementary schools for female students, 59th out of 69 for male students, and 50th out of 58 for Hispanic students, while ranking 97th out of 135 for White students. Furthermore, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.15% in 2021-2022 to 52.99% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Acequia Elementary (43.94%) and Rupert Elementary (69.19%) schools. These challenges suggest that addressing equity issues and improving academic performance should be a priority for Paul Elementary School and the Minidoka County Joint District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

201 North 1st Street West
Paul, ID 83347-0780

(208) 438-2211

District: Minidoka County Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
249^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,657

Students who attend Paul Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Minico Middle School
High:	Minico Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 484

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

Hispanic:

46.9%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paul Elementary School ranks worse than 82.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Minidoka County Joint District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), Hispanic (46.9%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul Elementary School is 16.8, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Minidoka County Joint District. (See more...)

Compare Paul Elementary School employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul Elementary School is $6,657. 3 elementary schools in the Minidoka County Joint District spend more per student. (See more...)

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paul Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul Elementary School 249^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Paul Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Minidoka County Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minidoka County Joint District 72^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paul Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paul Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	35.49	248^th	335	26.0%
2009	46.85	210^th	349	39.8%
2010	41.03	248^th	356	30.3%
2011	39.14	262^nd	359	27.0%
2012	49.76	201^st	354	43.2%
2013	43.95	237^th	357	33.6%
2015	42.70	130^th	226	42.5%
2016	49.49	127^th	240	47.1%
2017	53.22	138^th	292	52.7%
2018	57.82	102^nd	254	59.8%
2021	28.44	120^th	166	27.7%
2022	27.60	141^st	188	25.0%
2023	34.71	168^th	252	33.3%
2024	16.35	249^th	301	17.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Paul Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.72	66^th	69	4.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Paul Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.46	59^th	69	14.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paul Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.27	50^th	58	13.8%

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Rank History for White students at Paul Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.72	10^th	31	67.7%
2024	27.54	97^th	135	28.1%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paul Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	685	685
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	679	679
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	660	660
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	650	650
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	582	582
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	582	582
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	551	551
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	599	599
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	595	595
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	555	555
2001	327	8	1	183	6	n/a	n/a	0	525
2002	315	3	1	149	3	n/a	n/a	0	471
2003	315	3	1	149	3	n/a	n/a	0	471
2004	280	1	0	178	3	n/a	n/a	0	462
2005	280	1	0	168	2	n/a	n/a	0	451
2006	295	3	3	163	3	n/a	n/a	0	467
2007	256	3	3	163	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2008	257	2	0	176	1	n/a	n/a	0	436
2009	252	2	0	157	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2010	260	2	0	165	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2011	253	2	1	162	1	0	1	0	420
2012	257	2	0	187	0	0	2	0	448
2013	266	0	0	195	0	0	1	0	462
2014	289	0	0	220	0	0	0	0	509
2015	292	0	0	227	0	0	0	0	519
2016	288	1	0	222	0	1	1	0	513
2017	278	1	0	231	1	0	1	0	512
2018	274	1	0	232	1	0	1	0	509
2019	286	1	0	227	1	0	3	0	518
2020	300	1	0	235	1	0	6	0	543
2021	282	1	0	210	0	0	1	0	494
2022	278	2	1	191	0	1	5	0	478
2023	285	1	1	210	0	1	4	0	502
2024	253	0	1	227	0	0	3	0	484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paul Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	685	30.5	22.4	25.1
1992	679	32.0	21.2	26.5
1993	660	31.3	21.1	27.1
1994	650	30.3	21.5	33.5
1995	582	30.4	19.1	38.7
1996	582	30.4	19.1	38.7
1997	551	30.1	18.3	36.7
1998	599	29.2	20.5	35.9
1999	595	29.8	20.0	50.1
2000	555	27.2	20.4	52.3
2001	525	27.0	19.4	57.9
2002	471	25.2	18.7	57.5
2003	471	25.2	18.7	57.5
2004	462	25.0	18.5	59.3
2005	451	26.1	17.3	61.6
2006	467	26.1	17.9	59.7
2007	425	26.7	15.9	59.5
2008	436	25.6	17.0	62.2
2009	411	24.5	16.8	62.3
2010	427	23.0	18.5	57.8
2011	420	22.0	19.0	58.1
2012	448	22.4	19.9	69.9
2013	462	19.3	23.8	66.5
2014	509	20.0	25.4	66.2
2015	519	23.0	22.5	98.7
2016	513	24.0	21.3	99.4
2017	512	24.0	21.3	99.4
2018	509	23.8	21.3	99.4
2019	518	22.5	23.0	67.8
2020	543	26.5	20.4	59.7
2021	494	26.0	19.0	46.4
2022	478	25.1	19.0	35.1
2023	502	27.1	18.5	53
2024	484	28.6	16.8	29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paul Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	685	30.5	22.4	25.1
1992	679	32.0	21.2	26.5
1993	660	31.3	21.1	27.1
1994	650	30.3	21.5	33.5
1995	582	30.4	19.1	38.7
1996	582	30.4	19.1	38.7
1997	551	30.1	18.3	36.7
1998	599	29.2	20.5	35.9
1999	595	29.8	20.0	50.1
2000	555	27.2	20.4	52.3
2001	525	27.0	19.4	57.9
2002	471	25.2	18.7	57.5
2003	471	25.2	18.7	57.5
2004	462	25.0	18.5	59.3
2005	451	26.1	17.3	61.6
2006	467	26.1	17.9	59.7
2007	425	26.7	15.9	59.5
2008	436	25.6	17.0	62.2
2009	411	24.5	16.8	62.3
2010	427	23.0	18.5	57.8
2011	420	22.0	19.0	58.1
2012	448	22.4	19.9	69.9
2013	462	19.3	23.8	66.5
2014	509	20.0	25.4	66.2
2015	519	23.0	22.5	98.7
2016	513	24.0	21.3	99.4
2017	512	24.0	21.3	99.4
2018	509	23.8	21.3	99.4
2019	518	22.5	23.0	67.8
2020	543	26.5	20.4	59.7
2021	494	26.0	19.0	46.4
2022	478	25.1	19.0	35.1
2023	502	27.1	18.5	53
2024	484	28.6	16.8	29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paul Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,194 (17.9%)	$5,463 (82.1%)	$6,657

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Paul Elementary School)	43.7	45.8	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Minidoka County Joint District)	36.1	36.3	0.2%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
All Grades Math (Paul Elementary School)	42.2	38.4	3.8%
All Grades Math (Minidoka County Joint District)	32.1	26.6	5.5%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Paul Elementary School)	55.8	40	15.8%
All Grades Science (Minidoka County Joint District)	41.6	26.1	15.5%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Paul Elementary School)	45.2	41.6	3.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Minidoka County Joint District)	43.5	36.2	7.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	502	3.1%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	227	210	7.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	286	285	0.3%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.8%	53%	14.8%

Schools Near Paul Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paul Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 North 1st Street West	Paul	83347	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 438-2211	484	29	16.8	29.3%	253 (52.3%)	0 (0.0%)	227 (46.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	16.3	249^th of 301 public elementary schools	17.3%		34.7	168^th of 252 public elementary schools	33.3%	81	34.8	33.0	20.6		28.6	25.5			45.0		35.1	$6,657	$1,194	$5,463
Heyburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1151 7th Street	Heyburn	83336	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 679-2400	517	29	17.5	26.5%	273 (52.8%)	2 (0.4%)	239 (46.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11.2	274^th of 301 public elementary schools	9.0%		11.6	231^st of 252 public elementary schools	8.3%	43	35.4	29.9	20.0		28.0	21.1	23.2				26.9	$6,843	$1,356	$5,486
Dworshak Elementary School	Public	K-6	102 East 19th Street	Burley	83318	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 878-6615	381	18	21.0	56.4%	197 (51.7%)	0 (0.0%)	172 (45.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.6%)	68.3	93^rd of 301 public elementary schools	69.1%		62.5	88^th of 252 public elementary schools	65.1%	5					55.3		59.1	68.5	65.9	50.0	60.7	$7,973	$1,085	$6,889
White Pine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1900 Hiland Avenue	Burley	83318	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 878-6632	608	32	19.0	47.5%	370 (60.9%)	3 (0.5%)	227 (37.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	21.9	235^th of 301 public elementary schools	21.9%		28	181^st of 252 public elementary schools	28.2%	54	27.0	32.6	30.8	45.4	34.6	23.5	23.2	36.0	33.3	54.2	37.4	$7,843	$1,133	$6,710
Preschool Center	Public	PK	310 10th Street	Rupert	83350	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	71	4	17.7		33 (46.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (50.7%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Rupert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	202 18th Street	Rupert	83350	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 436-9707	646	34	19.0	33.0%	342 (52.9%)	5 (0.8%)	284 (44.0%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	18.1	245^th of 301 public elementary schools	18.6%		15.6	219^th of 252 public elementary schools	13.1%	26	36.0	37.8	20.8		32.2	31.3	32.0	39.7	31.3		34.8	$7,467	$1,464	$6,002
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	333 West 27th Street	Burley	83318	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 878-6608	492	24	20.5	53.7%	245 (49.8%)	0 (0.0%)	235 (47.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	8.3	284^th of 301 public elementary schools	5.6%		7.1	246^th of 252 public elementary schools	2.4%	38	28.4	23.9	16.9	20.5	22.4	24.0	24.7	22.7	31.0	35.2	28.5	$7,862	$1,124	$6,738
John V Evans Elementary	Public	K-6	3000 Parke Avenue	Burley	83318	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 878-6600	563	28	20.3	50.3%	269 (47.8%)	2 (0.4%)	281 (49.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	29.8	209^th of 301 public elementary schools	30.6%		44.6	146^th of 252 public elementary schools	42.1%	63	45.0	31.2	37.8	29.3	35.5	37.8	37.4	41.9	45.9	52.6	44.4	$7,187	$670	$6,517
Declo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 East Main Street	Declo	83323	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 654-2391	459	19	24.8	39.7%	377 (82.1%)	2 (0.4%)	77 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	57	122^nd of 301 public elementary schools	59.5%		53.4	115^th of 252 public elementary schools	54.4%	7	54.6	62.4	42.3		53.0	41.0	49.3	59.8	53.8		54.4	$7,859	$1,149	$6,711
Acequia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	360 N 350 E	Rupert	83350	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 436-6985	282	17	16.4	17.4%	211 (74.8%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.5	266^th of 301 public elementary schools	11.6%		11.8	230^th of 252 public elementary schools	8.7%	36	22.9	20.8	22.5		22.0	30.6					38.0	$8,204	$1,504	$6,700

Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Elementary School

How many students attend Paul Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 484 students attended Paul Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Paul Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Paul Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Minico Middle School
High : Minico Senior High School

Is Paul Elementary School a good school?

Paul Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Idaho elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Paul Elementary School?

Students at Paul Elementary School are 52% White, 47% Hispanic.

What district is Paul Elementary School in?

Minidoka County Joint District

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