- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rigby, ID
Cottonwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cottonwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160157001128
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonwood Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Idaho schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Rigby · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottonwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Elementary ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Rigby, ID.
School address
District: Jefferson County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160157001128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Cottonwood Elementary held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 160157001128 · Rigby, ID Elementary · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 23.5:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Rigby High School (2,040 students)
Cottonwood Elementary held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Cottonwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rigby High Sch
Rigby High School
2,040 students
- Rigby Middle S
Rigby Middle School
938 students
- This school 682
Cottonwood Elementary
682 students
- South Fork Ele 654
South Fork Elementary School
654 students
- Farnsworth Mid 611
Farnsworth Middle School
611 students
- Jefferson Elem 490
Jefferson Elementary School
490 students
What this shows Cottonwood Elementary reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonwood Elementary compares
Cottonwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 20% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Idaho - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Cottonwood Elementary is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County Joint District reports $8,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottonwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rigby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Fork Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farnsworth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottonwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Elementary
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary?
Cottonwood Elementary has 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rigby, ID. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 37% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cottonwood Elementary?
23.3% of students at Cottonwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottonwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cottonwood Elementary is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Rigby, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonwood Elementary?
Cottonwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cottonwood Elementary rank among public schools in Rigby?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Elementary ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Rigby, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rigby on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Joint District?
Besides Cottonwood Elementary, Jefferson County Joint District also operates Rigby High School (2,040 students), Rigby Middle School (938 students), and South Fork Elementary School (654 students). See the Jefferson County Joint District district page for the complete list.