Enrollment
204
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160340000281
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Terreton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Jefferson High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Jefferson High School
West Jefferson High School is a mid-sized high school in Terreton, Idaho, enrolling 204 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 37/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
West Jefferson District also operates Terreton Elementary School (296 students) and West Jefferson Middle School (83 students) alongside West Jefferson High 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 West Jefferson High School compares
West Jefferson High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Jefferson District, which includes West Jefferson High 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 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
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high 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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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. See all public schools in Terreton on the city page.
Is West Jefferson High School a good school?
West Jefferson High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 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.
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