At a glance
Reported students
98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho other enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 75 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center: 98 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
24.5:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Rigby. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Jefferson County Joint District. NCES reports 98 students for 2024–25.
Among 75 combined / other schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 207 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.5:1, above the Idaho median of 15:1 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 (84.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 24.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White84.7%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
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
Not reported as 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.
Jefferson High School
High · Grades 09–12
99 reported students
Roberts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
184 reported students
Midway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
Harwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
490 reported students
Farnsworth Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
611 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
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 | 0.4 mi |
| Rigby High School High · Jefferson County Joint District | 09–12 | 2,040 | 1 mi |
| Rigby Middle School Middle · Jefferson County Joint District | 06–08 | 938 | 1.2 mi |
| Cottonwood Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County Joint District | KG–05 | 682 | 1.2 mi |
| South Fork Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County Joint District | KG–05 | 654 | 1.7 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County Joint District | KG–05 | 490 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
What grades does Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center serve?
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Jefferson County Joint District.
How many students attend Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center?
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center reported 98 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 75 Idaho combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 24.5:1, based on 98 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County Joint District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center in?
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center 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 School District 251 Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harwood Elementary School (0.4 mi), Rigby High School (1 mi), Rigby Middle School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.