Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A J Winters Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A J Winters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
A J Winters Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
A J Winters Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A J Winters Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A J Winters Elementary School's ranking?
A J Winters Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend A J Winters Elementary School?
286 students attend A J Winters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of A J Winters Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A J Winters Elementary School?
A J Winters Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does A J Winters Elementary School offer ?
A J Winters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A J Winters Elementary School part of?
A J Winters Elementary School is part of Bear Lake County School District.
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