At a glance
Reported students
490
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490
Jefferson Elementary School: 490 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 534
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rigby. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Jefferson County Joint District. NCES reports 490 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, close to the Idaho median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jefferson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.5%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.8%
- Hispanic8%
- Black0%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County Joint District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Midway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
South Fork Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
654 reported students
Cottonwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
682 reported students
Roberts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
184 reported students
Farnsworth Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
611 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County Joint District | KG–05 | 423 | 2.3 mi |
| Cottonwood Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County Joint District | KG–05 | 682 | 2.7 mi |
| South Fork Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County Joint District | KG–05 | 654 | 3.8 mi |
| Midway Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County Joint District | KG–05 | 372 | 3.9 mi |
| Ucon Elementary School Elementary · Bonneville Joint District | PK–06 | 447 | 5.4 mi |
| Fairview Elementary School Elementary · Bonneville Joint District | PK–06 | 299 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Jefferson Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson County Joint District.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School reported 490 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 534 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 490 students and 28.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County Joint District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jefferson Elementary School in?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County Joint District, based in Rigby, ID, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jefferson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harwood Elementary School (2.3 mi), Cottonwood Elementary (2.7 mi), South Fork Elementary School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.