- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000059
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #4 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #4 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 160036000059 · Boise, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 14.3:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boise Senior H
Boise Senior High School
1,512 students
- Borah Senior H
Borah Senior High School
1,308 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,307 students
- Capital Senior
Capital Senior High School
1,170 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
886 students
- This school 228
Jefferson Elementary School
228 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 87% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in Idaho - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
3.7% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Boise, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Jefferson Elementary School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #4 of 65 schools in Boise, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boise on the city page.
What other schools are in Boise Independent District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students), Borah Senior High School (1,308 students), and Timberline High School (1,307 students). See the Boise Independent District district page for the complete list.