- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rigby, ID
Harwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160157000634
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harwood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rigby · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rigby, ID.
School address
District: Jefferson County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160157000634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Harwood Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 160157000634 · Rigby, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 19.2:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Rigby High School (2,040 students)
Harwood Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Harwood Elementary School 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
- Cottonwood Ele 682
Cottonwood Elementary
682 students
- South Fork Ele 654
South Fork Elementary School
654 students
- Farnsworth Mid 611
Farnsworth Middle School
611 students
- This school 423
Harwood Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Harwood Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harwood Elementary School compares
Harwood Elementary School 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 17% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Idaho - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Harwood Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Harwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rigby Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farnsworth Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harwood Elementary School'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
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harwood Elementary School
How many students attend Harwood Elementary School?
Harwood Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rigby, ID. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harwood Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harwood Elementary School?
34.4% of students at Harwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harwood Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Rigby, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harwood Elementary School?
Harwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Harwood Elementary School rank among schools in Rigby?
By Resource Investment Index, Harwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Rigby on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Joint District?
Besides Harwood Elementary School, Jefferson County Joint District also operates Rigby High School (2,040 students), Rigby Middle School (938 students), and Cottonwood Elementary (682 students). See the Jefferson County Joint District district page for the complete list.