Enrollment
423
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harwood Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harwood Elementary School
Harwood Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rigby, Idaho, enrolling 423 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 423 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Jefferson County Joint District spends $7,665 per pupil, 36% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jefferson County Joint District also operates Rigby High School (2,040 students) and Rigby Middle School (938 students) alongside Harwood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harwood Elementary School compares
Harwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,665
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Joint District, which includes Harwood Elementary School.
$7,665
Per student
-36%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 66.5%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Harwood Elementary School a good school?
Harwood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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