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A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

535 CLAY STREET, MONTPELIER, ID 83254 · (208) 847-0477 · Bear Lake County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL305 STUDENTS
Enrollment
305
Elementary
DISTRICT 186 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
18.7:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
174 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
52
Grade 1
58
Grade 2
48
Grade 3
53
Grade 4
50
Grade 5
44
Student demographics
White
28393%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
196%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 21%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14849%
Female
15751%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
66.9%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
64.5%
ID avg 43.5%

What this means: On the ISAT, Idaho's statewide test, about 67 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 65 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Idaho schools, those numbers are about 53 and 44.

Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
305
-24 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.7:1
was 18.8:1
% White
93%
was 94%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Set in MONTPELIER, Idaho, A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an average-sized elementary-level community, operated by BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT. It serves 305 students across grades pre-K through 5.

A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 7 schools operated by BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT, a district that instructs 1,417 students overall.

Looking at the student body, A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports that nearly all students (93%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 6% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Bear Lake County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL logs 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.7:1. The state averages about 18.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 57% of students at A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Bear Lake County (around 47%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Bear Lake County put median household earnings sit near $75,260, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Across Bear Lake County's 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,417 students), A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is BEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates from a low-density location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has fell 7%, going from 329 students in 2018 to 305 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Bear Lake County at a glance

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Population
6,650
Census ACS
Median income
$75,260
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,417 students

Quick facts

School name
A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT
Address
535 CLAY STREET, MONTPELIER, ID 83254
Phone
(208) 847-0477
County
Bear Lake County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
305
Teachers (FTE)
16
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
174 (57%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
160024000016
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 305 students in grades PK-05.
Is A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.
What is the student diversity at A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 93% White, 6% Hispanic, 0% Black.
What district is A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT.
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