Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paramount Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Paramount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Paramount Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Paramount Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paramount Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 709 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Paramount Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Paramount Elementary School?
501 students attend Paramount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Paramount Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paramount Elementary School?
Paramount Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paramount Elementary School offer ?
Paramount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Paramount Elementary School part of?
Paramount Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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