- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rigby, ID
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160157000276
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Rigby · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Rigby, ID.
School address
District: Jefferson County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160157000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 160157000276 · Rigby, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 16.3:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Rigby High School (2,040 students)
Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 29.6 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
- 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 490
Jefferson Elementary School
490 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 29% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Idaho - lower ratio than 55% 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 490 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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Jefferson Elementary School 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 Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rigby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farnsworth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 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 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rigby, ID. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% higher 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?
20.8% 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 89.8% of enrollment, in Rigby, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson Elementary School rank among public schools in Rigby?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 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 Jefferson 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.