Enrollment
98
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rigby, ID
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160157001116
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rigby · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 98
- students enrolled
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rigby, ID.
School address
District: Jefferson County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160157001116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center is a small combined-grade school in Rigby, Idaho, enrolling 98 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Idaho schools and 43% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 98 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
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 Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center.
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 School District 251 Early Childhood Center compares
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Idaho - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Joint District, which includes Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center.
$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 Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigby High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rigby Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Fork Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farnsworth Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center'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 (~98 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center?
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center has 98 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Rigby, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center is 24.5:1, which is 43% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Rigby, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center?
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Rigby?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center ranks #3 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 Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center a good school?
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center, 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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