Enrollment
296
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terreton Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terreton Elementary School
Terreton Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Terreton, Idaho, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Idaho schools and 44% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 45.3% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 35/100).
West Jefferson District also operates West Jefferson High School (204 students) and West Jefferson Middle School (83 students) alongside Terreton 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 Terreton Elementary School compares
Terreton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,764
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Jefferson District, which includes Terreton Elementary School.
$10,764
Per student
-10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 54.5%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~296 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Terreton on the city page.
Is Terreton Elementary School a good school?
Terreton Elementary School earns 36/100 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 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.
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