- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 160159000283 · Jerome, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 14:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerome High School (1,140 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.5 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
- Jerome High Sc
Jerome High School
1,140 students
- Jerome Middle
Jerome Middle School
937 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary School
486 students
- Summit Element
Summit Elementary
460 students
- This school 421
Jefferson Elementary School
421 students
- Falls City Aca 75
Falls City Academy
75 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 421 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$8,577
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 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.
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
District finance for Jerome Joint District reports $8,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~421 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, 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 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.
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.