Jefferson Elementary School

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Jefferson Elementary School ranks 155 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rigby, Idaho, serving 563 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County Joint District, which is ranked 35 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Jefferson Elementary has several strengths, including generally strong academic performance, a low student-teacher ratio of 18.3, and a relatively homogeneous student population with 92.18% white students. However, the school also faces some challenges, such as a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.5% compared to the state average and some nearby schools like South Fork Elementary and Fairview Elementary, which have significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. While Jefferson Elementary outperforms the state and district averages in ISAT Math and English Language Arts proficiency, particularly in 5th grade, its science proficiency is lower than the district and state.

Another interesting finding is that Jefferson Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 47th to 198th out of Idaho's elementary schools. This suggests the school's performance may be inconsistent or influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. Additionally, the school's female and male students have different rankings within the state, with females ranking higher in some years and males ranking higher in others, indicating potential differences in how the school supports the academic needs of each gender. The school's lower free/reduced lunch rate of 29.48% compared to some nearby schools may indicate a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its academic performance, but the high chronic absenteeism rate suggests there may be other socioeconomic factors impacting student engagement.

Detail:

Public K-5

306 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442-5454

(208) 745-0758

District: Jefferson County Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
155^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,730

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rigby Middle School
High:	Rigby High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 526

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 51.5% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County Joint District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Jefferson County Joint District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 17.7. 2 elementary schools in the Jefferson County Joint District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Elementary School employs 29.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $5,730, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Jefferson County Joint District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 155^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Jefferson County Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Joint District 35^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	63.85	115^th	335	65.7%
2009	60.57	132^nd	349	62.2%
2010	76.70	47^th	356	86.8%
2011	75.86	53^rd	359	85.2%
2012	49.88	198^th	354	44.1%
2013	58.36	161^st	357	54.9%
2021	36.10	108^th	166	34.9%
2023	69.88	73^rd	252	71.0%
2024	49.10	155^th	301	48.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	28.56	14^th	19	26.3%
2023	65.52	11^th	16	31.3%
2024	57.10	29^th	69	58.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	48.42	13^th	19	31.6%
2023	72.04	8^th	16	50.0%
2024	52.33	38^th	69	44.9%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	534	534
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	475	475
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	463	463
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	464	464
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	451	451
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	451	451
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	464	464
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	431	431
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	458	458
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	448	448
2001	432	1	3	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	477
2002	617	4	6	42	4	n/a	n/a	0	673
2003	617	4	6	42	4	n/a	n/a	0	673
2004	555	1	5	71	1	n/a	n/a	0	633
2005	636	1	6	42	3	n/a	n/a	0	688
2006	638	1	6	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	680
2007	735	2	3	53	3	n/a	n/a	0	796
2008	885	5	4	64	4	n/a	n/a	0	962
2009	939	3	3	80	4	n/a	n/a	0	1029
2010	601	2	1	53	6	n/a	n/a	0	663
2011	581	1	1	64	2	0	6	0	655
2012	681	1	1	70	3	0	9	0	765
2013	693	1	1	70	5	0	9	0	779
2014	656	0	0	51	4	0	9	0	720
2015	656	0	1	50	2	0	5	0	714
2016	660	0	2	37	5	0	7	0	711
2017	572	3	0	57	4	0	7	0	643
2018	560	3	1	56	3	0	13	0	636
2019	579	3	1	70	1	0	13	0	667
2020	554	1	1	68	0	0	15	0	639
2021	450	0	0	33	2	0	4	0	489
2022	481	0	1	37	1	0	9	0	529
2023	519	0	1	34	0	0	9	0	563
2024	474	0	1	38	0	0	13	0	526

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	534	26.5	20.1	29.2
1992	475	27.0	17.5	25.5
1993	463	23.3	19.9	31.5
1994	464	23.3	19.9	28.7
1995	451	23.5	19.2	33
1996	451	23.5	19.2	33
1997	464	22.5	20.6	31.3
1998	431	21.2	20.3	28.1
1999	458	21.0	21.8	52.8
2000	448	24.9	18.0	51.8
2001	477	25.8	18.5	52
2002	673	27.5	24.5	0
2003	673	27.5	24.5	0
2004	633	28.8	22.0	0
2005	688	30.8	22.3	39.7
2006	680	31.8	21.4	36.3
2007	796	33.8	23.6	34.5
2008	962	43.4	22.2	34.3
2009	1029	43.5	23.7	34.8
2010	663	28.5	23.2	32.1
2011	655	29.5	22.2	31.9
2012	765	31.6	24.1	39.6
2013	779	33.4	23.2	37.6
2014	720	27.4	26.2	33.5
2015	714	26.0	27.4	35.7
2016	711	28.0	25.3	36
2017	643	26.5	24.2	36.2
2018	636	25.2	25.2	34.7
2019	667	24.5	27.2	29.8
2020	639	25.0	25.5	27.5
2021	489	26.5	18.4	15.1
2022	529	27.3	19.3	11.7
2023	563	30.6	18.3	29.5
2024	526	29.6	17.7	33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	534	26.5	20.1	29.2
1992	475	27.0	17.5	25.5
1993	463	23.3	19.9	31.5
1994	464	23.3	19.9	28.7
1995	451	23.5	19.2	33
1996	451	23.5	19.2	33
1997	464	22.5	20.6	31.3
1998	431	21.2	20.3	28.1
1999	458	21.0	21.8	52.8
2000	448	24.9	18.0	51.8
2001	477	25.8	18.5	52
2002	673	27.5	24.5	0
2003	673	27.5	24.5	0
2004	633	28.8	22.0	0
2005	688	30.8	22.3	39.7
2006	680	31.8	21.4	36.3
2007	796	33.8	23.6	34.5
2008	962	43.4	22.2	34.3
2009	1029	43.5	23.7	34.8
2010	663	28.5	23.2	32.1
2011	655	29.5	22.2	31.9
2012	765	31.6	24.1	39.6
2013	779	33.4	23.2	37.6
2014	720	27.4	26.2	33.5
2015	714	26.0	27.4	35.7
2016	711	28.0	25.3	36
2017	643	26.5	24.2	36.2
2018	636	25.2	25.2	34.7
2019	667	24.5	27.2	29.8
2020	639	25.0	25.5	27.5
2021	489	26.5	18.4	15.1
2022	529	27.3	19.3	11.7
2023	563	30.6	18.3	29.5
2024	526	29.6	17.7	33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$653 (11.4%)	$5,077 (88.6%)	$5,730

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	667	563	15.6%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	70	34	51.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	579	519	10.4%
Two or More Races	13	9	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.8%	29.5%	0.4%

Schools Near Jefferson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	306 N 3700 E	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 745-0758	526	30	17.7	33.5%	474 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	49.1	155^th of 301 public elementary schools	48.5%		69.9	73^rd of 252 public elementary schools	71.0%	82			40.0		51.5	39.4	50.0	43.6	59.8		51.3	$5,730	$653	$5,077
Rigby Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	3850 East 300 North	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 745-6693	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	125 North 1st West	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 745-6693	96	4	24.0		84 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)
Harwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 West 3rd North	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 745-7613	421	24	17.1	52.3%	311 (73.9%)	2 (0.5%)	89 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	24.8	223^rd of 301 public elementary schools	25.9%		29.8	176^th of 252 public elementary schools	30.2%	47					45.0		26.1	41.0	41.7		35.8	$6,633	$927	$5,706
Cottonwood Elementary	Public	K-5	3955 East 200 North	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	654	32	20.7	33.3%	543 (83.0%)	1 (0.2%)	90 (13.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.1%)	48	159^th of 301 public elementary schools	47.2%		36	167^th of 252 public elementary schools	33.7%	8	58.5	43.4	52.1		52.0	42.9	42.7	37.7	57.9		46.4
South Fork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	327 N 4100 E	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 745-7085	695	33	21.3	34.0%	614 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.2%)	58	120^th of 301 public elementary schools	60.1%		53.8	113^th of 252 public elementary schools	55.2%	7	50.4	59.5	48.1		52.7	46.6	52.5	53.5	56.5		54.2	$5,832	$658	$5,175
Midway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	623 N 3500 E	Menan	83434	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 754-8604	411	20	20.1	46.0%	360 (87.6%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	24.8	224^th of 301 public elementary schools	25.6%		36.9	165^th of 252 public elementary schools	34.5%	59					41.0	21.5			39.2		42.8	$5,997	$857	$5,140
Ucon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10841 N 41 E	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4430	436	24	17.8	40.8%	372 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	37.2	190^th of 301 public elementary schools	36.9%		39	159^th of 252 public elementary schools	36.9%	31	49.3	54.8	41.4	16.7	40.0		40.8	48.0	56.9	42.1	46.4	$6,550	$892	$5,659
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	979 East 97th North	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4425	314	17	18.4	36.0%	285 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	88.7	33^rd of 301 public elementary schools	89.0%		92.3	20^th of 252 public elementary schools	92.1%	13	65.8		71.4		65.4	59.1		77.3	77.5		73.2	$7,333	$909	$6,424
South Fork Elementary	Public	K-4	7133 South 2000 West	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3369	268	15	17.7	42.2%	235 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19.1	243^rd of 301 public elementary schools	19.3%		30.8	174^th of 252 public elementary schools	31.0%	69					36.0		40.9	20.3			31.2	$6,746	$1,169	$5,578

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Jefferson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rigby Middle School
High : Rigby High School

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 526 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

What district is Jefferson Elementary School in?

Jefferson County Joint District

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?

Jefferson Elementary School ranks 155^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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