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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%

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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%
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

Related schools

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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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