Jefferson County Joint District

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Rigby, Idaho - 11 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks Jefferson County Joint District #133 of 139 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $7,665 per pupil, Jefferson County Joint District ranks #152 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,770
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$7,665
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jefferson County Joint District operates 11 public schools serving 6,770 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 combined, 2 middle, 2 elementary, 1 high schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Jefferson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,665 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 18.1% local, 66.5% state, and 15.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 23/100, ranked #133 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 11 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 447.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, . Demographically, the student body averages 81.8% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Jefferson High School, with a diversity index of 49.3/100.

Its largest campus is Rigby High School, enrolling 2,040 students (31% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center, at 98 students, a 21x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Rigby High School accounts for 30.1% of all Jefferson County Joint District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Jefferson County Joint District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Jefferson County Joint District school enrollment varies 21× across entities

Jefferson County Joint District school enrollment ranges from 98 students (lowest) to 2,040 students (highest), a spread of 1,942 students. That spread is wider than typical and predicts noticeable gaps in service quality between the highest and lowest areas. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Jefferson County Joint District student-counselor ratio is 447:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

15.4%
Federal
66.5%
State
18.1%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
133 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Jefferson County Joint District.

White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 29.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Jefferson County Joint District's schools, below the Idaho average of 36.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Jefferson High School 49.3
  2. 2 Roberts Elementary School 44.9
  3. 3 Harwood Elementary School 37.1
  4. 4 Cottonwood Elementary 29.4
  5. 5 Rigby Middle School 27.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 11
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
447.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Jefferson County Joint District

School Enrollment
Rigby High School
2,040
Rigby Middle School
938
Cottonwood Elementary
682
South Fork Elementary School
654
Farnsworth Middle School
611
Jefferson Elementary School
490
Harwood Elementary School
423
Midway Elementary School
372
Roberts Elementary School
184
Jefferson High School
99
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
98

How Jefferson County Joint District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Post Falls District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Kuna Joint District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Madison District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Oneida County District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Cassia County Joint District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Jefferson County Joint District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Idaho

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jefferson County Joint District?

Jefferson County Joint District has 11 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary, 6 combined. Total enrollment is 6,770 students.

How much does Jefferson County Joint District spend per student?

Jefferson County Joint District spends $7,665 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #133 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Jefferson County Joint District?

Jefferson County Joint District students are 81.8% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Jefferson County Joint District?

Jefferson County Joint District has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #133 out of 139 districts in Idaho.