Enrollment
83
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Terreton, ID
West Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160340001053
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jefferson Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Terreton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 83
- students enrolled
West Jefferson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jefferson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Terreton, ID.
School address
District: West Jefferson District · Idaho
NCES ID 160340001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Jefferson Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Jefferson Middle School
West Jefferson Middle School is a small middle school in Terreton, Idaho, enrolling 83 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 83 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 46/100).
West Jefferson District also operates Terreton Elementary School (296 students) and West Jefferson High School (204 students) alongside West Jefferson Middle 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 Middle School compares
West Jefferson Middle 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Idaho - lower ratio than 75% 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
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 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, West Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Jefferson District, which includes West Jefferson Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terreton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamer Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jefferson Middle 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
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle 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 (~83 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend West Jefferson Middle School?
West Jefferson Middle School has 83 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Terreton, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Jefferson Middle School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Terreton, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jefferson Middle School?
West Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 West Jefferson Middle School rank among public schools in Terreton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jefferson Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
West Jefferson Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Middle School, West Jefferson District also operates Terreton Elementary School (296 students), West Jefferson High School (204 students), and Hamer Elementary School (39 students). See the West Jefferson District district page for the complete list.
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