Paramount Elementary School

Summary:

Paramount Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Meridian, Idaho, serving 501 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in the state, Paramount Elementary consistently outperforms district and state averages in academic performance.

With 85.4% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math and 85.5% in ISAT/English Language Arts, Paramount Elementary ranks 2nd out of 301 Idaho elementary schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population is predominantly White (78.84%), which differs from the more diverse demographics of some nearby schools like Pioneer School Of The Arts and Discovery Elementary School. Additionally, Paramount Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7%, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Paramount Elementary stands out for its exceptional performance, the Joint School District No. 2 is home to several high-quality elementary schools, including the aforementioned Pioneer School Of The Arts and Discovery Elementary School, which also demonstrate strong academic achievement and statewide rankings. This suggests that the district provides excellent educational opportunities for students in the Meridian area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646-5919

(208) 350-4120

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,756

Students who attend Paramount Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Heritage Middle School
High:	Rocky Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 501

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.8%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paramount Elementary School ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.81. (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 Paramount Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paramount Elementary School is $6,756. 17 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paramount Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paramount Elementary School 2^nd of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Paramount Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paramount Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paramount Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	70.17	80^th	335	76.1%
2009	74.98	59^th	349	83.1%
2010	63.30	121^st	356	66.0%
2011	73.44	67^th	359	81.3%
2012	76.02	50^th	354	85.9%
2013	77.85	42^nd	357	88.2%
2015	82.35	29^th	226	87.2%
2016	94.32	5^th	240	97.9%
2017	92.95	7^th	292	97.6%
2018	94.74	4^th	254	98.4%
2019	98.22	1^st	171	99.4%
2021	95.63	5^th	166	97.0%
2022	96.75	2^nd	188	98.9%
2023	98.28	1^st	252	99.6%
2024	97.81	2^nd	301	99.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Paramount Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.20	10^th	121	91.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Paramount Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	96.35	1^st	121	99.2%

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Rank History for White students at Paramount Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.61	2^nd	135	98.5%

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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 Paramount Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	636	12	11	20	0	n/a	n/a	679
2009	714	13	8	32	0	n/a	n/a	767
2010	710	5	7	53	1	n/a	n/a	776
2011	724	5	7	48	2	1	29	816
2012	727	4	8	54	1	0	32	826
2013	746	8	10	67	2	0	22	855
2014	706	6	10	61	1	3	17	804
2015	603	4	6	48	1	0	21	683
2016	478	4	9	36	2	1	18	548
2017	508	5	13	37	1	1	13	578
2018	508	6	13	26	0	3	13	569
2019	529	5	12	25	1	2	16	590
2020	555	2	14	34	4	2	26	637
2021	375	4	12	33	5	0	15	444
2022	421	3	12	36	4	0	21	497
2023	395	5	13	54	3	0	31	501

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paramount Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	679	28.7	23.7	11.2
2009	767	31.9	24.0	14.3
2010	776	31.6	24.5	14.7
2011	816	36.2	22.4	14.8
2012	826	44.9	18.3	21.3
2013	855	34.0	25.1	16.1
2014	804	32.7	24.5	15.4
2015	683	28.0	24.3	13
2016	548	25.0	21.9	6.9
2017	578	26.7	21.6	8.1
2018	569	26.9	21.1	7.7
2019	590	26.4	22.3	5.8
2020	637	26.4	24.1	7.7
2021	444	22.9	19.3	7.7
2022	497	23.9	20.7	3.4
2023	501	26.0	19.2	10.8

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 Paramount Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	679	28.7	23.7	11.2
2009	767	31.9	24.0	14.3
2010	776	31.6	24.5	14.7
2011	816	36.2	22.4	14.8
2012	826	44.9	18.3	21.3
2013	855	34.0	25.1	16.1
2014	804	32.7	24.5	15.4
2015	683	28.0	24.3	13
2016	548	25.0	21.9	6.9
2017	578	26.7	21.6	8.1
2018	569	26.9	21.1	7.7
2019	590	26.4	22.3	5.8
2020	637	26.4	24.1	7.7
2021	444	22.9	19.3	7.7
2022	497	23.9	20.7	3.4
2023	501	26.0	19.2	10.8

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 Paramount Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (9.0%)	$6,147 (91.0%)	$6,756

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paramount Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 1^st of 252 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Paramount Elementary School)	88.6	87.7	0.9%
3rd Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	67.3	67.2	0.1%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paramount Elementary School)	89.8	84.7	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	62.3	60.6	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Paramount Elementary School)	82.2	94.2	12%
4th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	61.7	68	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paramount Elementary School)	81.3	89.5	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	63	65.3	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Paramount Elementary School)	83.4	79.2	4.2%
5th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	60	63.6	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paramount Elementary School)	85.1	80.4	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	69.3	69.7	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Paramount Elementary School)	84.5	86.6	2.1%
All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)	58.9	57.7	1.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Paramount Elementary School)	90.3	68.4	21.9%
All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)	73.3	57.5	15.8%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Paramount Elementary School)	85.1	84.6	0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	68	68.7	0.7%
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	590	501	15.1%
African American	5	5
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	12	13	8.3%
Hispanic	25	54	116%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	529	395	25.3%
Two or More Races	16	31	93.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.8%	10.8%	5%

Schools Near Paramount 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 7th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paramount Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 West Producer Drive	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4120	501	26	19.2	10.8%	395 (78.8%)	5 (1.0%)	54 (10.8%)	13 (2.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.2%)	97.8	2^nd of 301 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.3	1^st of 252 public elementary schools	99.6%	1	86.9	83.3	85.8		85.4	76.8	86.4	84.4	85.7	85.5	$6,756	$609	$6,147
Prospect Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 North Red Horse Way	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4000	532	29	18.2	14.8%	417 (78.4%)	9 (1.7%)	47 (8.8%)	19 (3.6%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.2%)	93.9	9^th of 301 public elementary schools	97.0%		94.6	7^th of 252 public elementary schools	97.2%	2		83.1			75.4	66.0	68.2	85.0	81.2	78.4	$6,599	$609	$5,990
Hunter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 West McMillan Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4285	517	27	19.2	9.9%	425 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (12.8%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	91.7	22^nd of 301 public elementary schools	92.7%		93.1	16^th of 252 public elementary schools	93.7%	6	80.0	71.1	80.2		77.0	61.3	71.3	68.0	83.2	74.6	$6,295	$609	$5,686
Willow Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6195 North Long Lake Way	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4410	545	31	17.8	15.4%	454 (83.3%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (10.3%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.6%)	83.9	48^th of 301 public elementary schools	84.1%		92.5	19^th of 252 public elementary schools	92.5%	29	65.8	65.7	59.2		63.4	58.2	71.9	67.3	73.4	70.8	$6,607	$609	$5,998
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 East Leigh Field Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4090	463	26	17.8	19.7%	372 (80.3%)	7 (1.5%)	45 (9.7%)	20 (4.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.5%)	93.2	15^th of 301 public elementary schools	95.0%		91.4	24^th of 252 public elementary schools	90.5%	9	84.2	73.3	67.7		74.6	68.9	82.8	74.4	75.6	77.3	$7,320	$609	$6,711
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1825 Chateau Drive	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 855-4430	421	24	17.5	21.6%	316 (75.1%)	4 (1.0%)	72 (17.1%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	84.3	46^th of 301 public elementary schools	84.7%		89.5	29^th of 252 public elementary schools	88.5%	17	77.5	55.4	65.8		65.7	67.1	76.4	64.7	67.1	69.2	$6,669	$609	$6,060
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1100 East Chateau	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	Yes	(208) 350-4200	521	33	15.7	42.2%	338 (64.9%)	9 (1.7%)	132 (25.3%)	12 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	80.9	58^th of 301 public elementary schools	80.7%		87.4	32^nd of 252 public elementary schools	87.3%	26	67.1	67.7	63.3		66.1	48.8	71.8	59.4	71.3	66.8	$7,649	$1,034	$6,615
Pleasant View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 West Gondola Drive	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	616	31	19.5	6.8%	493 (80.0%)	4 (0.6%)	71 (11.5%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	33 (5.4%)	85.7	41^st of 301 public elementary schools	86.4%		92.9	17^th of 252 public elementary schools	93.3%	24	64.6	70.9	69.1		68.1	67.4	57.5	70.9	78.7	68.4
Ponderosa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2950 North Naomi	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4040	428	25	17.1	32.7%	310 (72.4%)	8 (1.9%)	73 (17.1%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	30 (7.0%)	54.5	130^th of 301 public elementary schools	56.8%		65.1	81^st of 252 public elementary schools	67.9%	49	54.2	50.7	41.0		48.4	45.0	53.6	53.0	57.9	55.1	$6,095	$609	$5,486
Doral Academy Of Idaho	Public, Charter	K-8	2511 West Cherry Lane	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Doral Academy Of Idaho Inc.	Yes	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	261	17	15.5		195 (74.7%)	3 (1.1%)	46 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)	37.4	189^th of 301 public elementary schools	37.2%					(n/a)	46.7		43.6	25.0	34.9	44.6	37.8	37.1	53.9	48.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Paramount Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Paramount Elementary School?

Students at Paramount Elementary School are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Paramount Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Heritage Middle School
High : Rocky Mountain High School

Is Paramount Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Paramount Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 301 Idaho elementary schools.

How many students attend Paramount Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended Paramount Elementary School.

What district is Paramount Elementary School in?

Joint School District No. 2

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