Paramount Elementary School

550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
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%
  • : Top 5% in ID
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paramount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#8 out of 709 schools
(Top 5%)
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84%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paramount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paramount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
79%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Paramount Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paramount Elementary School's ranking?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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