- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Terreton, ID
Terreton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Terreton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160340000280
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terreton Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Terreton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Terreton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terreton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Terreton, ID.
School address
District: West Jefferson District · Idaho
NCES ID 160340000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Terreton Elementary School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 160340000280 · Terreton, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 24.7:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jefferson High School (204 students)
Terreton Elementary School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Terreton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Terreton Elementary School
296 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
204 students
- West Jefferson 83
West Jefferson Middle School
83 students
- Hamer Elementa 39
Hamer Elementary School
39 students
What this shows Terreton Elementary School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terreton Elementary School compares
Terreton 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 55% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% 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
$11,830
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
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.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Terreton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Jefferson District reports $11,830 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terreton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terreton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terreton Elementary School
How many students attend Terreton Elementary School?
Terreton Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Terreton, ID. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terreton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terreton Elementary School is 24.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terreton Elementary School?
45.3% of students at Terreton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terreton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Terreton Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Terreton, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terreton Elementary School?
Terreton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Terreton Elementary School rank among public schools in Terreton?
By Resource Investment Index, Terreton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Terreton, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Jefferson District?
Besides Terreton Elementary School, West Jefferson District also operates West Jefferson High School (204 students), West Jefferson Middle School (83 students), and Hamer Elementary School (39 students). See the West Jefferson District district page for the complete list.