- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Terreton, ID
West Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for West Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160340000281
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jefferson High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Terreton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Jefferson High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jefferson High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Terreton, ID.
School address
District: West Jefferson District · Idaho
NCES ID 160340000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
West Jefferson High School grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 160340000281 · Terreton, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 13.6:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Terreton Elementary School (296 students)
West Jefferson High School grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
West Jefferson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terreton Eleme
Terreton Elementary School
296 students
- This school
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 West Jefferson High School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jefferson High School compares
West Jefferson High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 19% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Idaho - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, West Jefferson High School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 West Jefferson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terreton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jefferson High 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 high 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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jefferson High School
How many students attend West Jefferson High School?
West Jefferson High School has 204 students enrolled. It is a high school in Terreton, ID. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson High School is 13.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% 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 West Jefferson High School?
34.9% of students at West Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at West Jefferson High School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Terreton, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jefferson High School?
West Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 West Jefferson High School rank among public schools in Terreton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jefferson High School ranks #1 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 West Jefferson High School, West Jefferson District also operates Terreton Elementary School (296 students), West Jefferson Middle School (83 students), and Hamer Elementary School (39 students). See the West Jefferson District district page for the complete list.