Enrollment
421
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jerome, ID
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160159000283
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Jerome · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Jerome, ID.
School address
District: Jerome Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160159000283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Jerome, Idaho, enrolling 421 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.6% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 421 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (36%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Jerome Joint District spends $8,499 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jerome Joint District also operates Jerome High School (1,140 students) and Jerome Middle School (937 students) alongside Jefferson 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 Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▲ 73% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Idaho - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,499
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.2%
White 36.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jerome Joint District, which includes Jefferson Elementary School.
$8,499
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 62.0%
Federal 22.1%
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 Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerome Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falls City Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary 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 (~421 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jerome, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 14:1, which is 18% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% 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?
50.6% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in Jerome, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Jefferson Elementary School rank among public schools in Jerome?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Jerome, 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 Jerome on the city page.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Jerome Joint District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Jerome Joint District also operates Jerome High School (1,140 students), Jerome Middle School (937 students), and Horizon Elementary School (486 students). See the Jerome Joint District district page for the complete list.
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