- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Jefferson Middle School held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 160340001053 · Terreton, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Terreton Elementary School (296 students)
West Jefferson Middle School held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
West Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terreton Eleme
Terreton Elementary School
296 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
204 students
- This school 83
West Jefferson Middle School
83 students
- Hamer Elementa 39
Hamer Elementary School
39 students
What this shows West Jefferson Middle School reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jefferson Middle School compares
West Jefferson Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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
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 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
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~83 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, 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 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.
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.