South Fork Elementary School

Q: Is South Fork Elementary School a good school?

South Fork Elementary School ranks 120 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Fork Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rigby, Idaho, serving 737 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Jefferson County Joint District.

South Fork Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in ISAT Math and English Language Arts proficiency, with 52.7% of students proficient or better in Math and 54.2% in ELA, compared to 49.8% and 56.2% for the district, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade Math, where 59.5% of students were proficient or better, compared to 50.3% for the district and 47.6% for the state. Additionally, South Fork has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 28.22%, ranking 4th out of 26 Idaho elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students.

While South Fork Elementary outperforms nearby schools like Midway Elementary and Harwood Elementary, some schools in the Bonneville Joint District, such as Fairview Elementary, have significantly higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates. South Fork Elementary's higher chronic absenteeism rate of 15.3% in 2022-2023 is an area of concern that the school may need to address.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442-5536

(208) 745-7085

District: Jefferson County Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
120^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,832

Students who attend South Fork Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rigby Middle School
High:	Rigby High School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.2

Number of students: 737

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Fork Elementary School ranks better than 60.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County Joint District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.01. (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 South Fork Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County Joint District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Fork Elementary School is $5,832. 3 elementary schools in the Jefferson County Joint District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Fork Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Fork Elementary School 120^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See South Fork Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 South Fork Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Fork Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2010	58.39	160^th	356	55.1%
2011	61.48	143^rd	359	60.2%
2012	53.97	174^th	354	50.8%
2013	57.63	166^th	357	53.5%
2015	55.46	99^th	226	56.2%
2016	60.05	100^th	240	58.3%
2017	65.46	96^th	292	67.1%
2018	49.64	127^th	254	50.0%
2019	46.39	88^th	171	48.5%
2021	22.51	133^rd	166	19.9%
2022	38.07	120^th	188	36.2%
2023	53.81	113^th	252	55.2%
2024	58.01	120^th	301	60.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Fork Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	62.29	11^th	44	75.0%
2024	84.04	4^th	26	84.6%

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Rank History for Female students at South Fork Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	39.92	79^th	121	34.7%
2019	52.49	11^th	23	52.2%
2021	18.83	17^th	19	10.5%
2022	36.16	18^th	23	21.7%
2024	63.53	23^rd	69	66.7%

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Rank History for Male students at South Fork Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	52.11	63^rd	121	47.9%
2019	53.71	10^th	23	56.5%
2021	18.53	16^th	19	15.8%
2022	24.54	20^th	23	13.0%
2024	58.47	34^th	69	50.7%

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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 South Fork Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	651	3	3	26	4	n/a	n/a	687
2011	659	4	3	38	2	1	14	721
2012	679	4	1	33	4	0	17	738
2013	680	1	1	32	1	0	14	729
2014	593	0	1	34	1	0	7	636
2015	626	0	2	31	1	0	8	668
2016	662	5	2	16	2	2	10	699
2017	659	3	6	27	3	0	10	708
2018	684	3	8	33	2	1	13	744
2019	689	3	6	41	2	1	17	759
2020	668	2	5	40	2	3	22	742
2021	609	0	5	30	2	1	18	665
2022	626	0	6	43	0	1	27	703
2023	659	1	6	42	0	1	28	737

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Fork Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	687	32.0	21.4	36.8
2011	721	31.0	23.2	36.8
2012	738	31.0	23.8	n/a
2013	729	30.5	23.8	42.8
2014	636	25.4	25.0	36.2
2015	668	30.0	22.2	41.2
2016	699	30.0	23.3	33.8
2017	708	30.4	23.2	35.7
2018	744	30.2	24.5	39.8
2019	759	30.8	24.6	32
2020	742	30.9	23.9	32.3
2021	665	28.0	23.6	21.8
2022	703	29.9	23.5	8.3
2023	737	31.6	23.2	28.2

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 South Fork Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	687	32.0	21.4	36.8
2011	721	31.0	23.2	36.8
2012	738	31.0	23.8	n/a
2013	729	30.5	23.8	42.8
2014	636	25.4	25.0	36.2
2015	668	30.0	22.2	41.2
2016	699	30.0	23.3	33.8
2017	708	30.4	23.2	35.7
2018	744	30.2	24.5	39.8
2019	759	30.8	24.6	32
2020	742	30.9	23.9	32.3
2021	665	28.0	23.6	21.8
2022	703	29.9	23.5	8.3
2023	737	31.6	23.2	28.2

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 South Fork Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$658 (11.3%)	$5,175 (88.7%)	$5,832

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Fork Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 88^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 113^th of 252 Elementary schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (South Fork Elementary School)	63.2	49.1	14.1%
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County Joint District)	52.8	48.9	3.9%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Fork Elementary School)	51.7	46.6	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Joint District)	43.3	42.3	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (South Fork Elementary School)	53.6	53.1	0.5%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson County Joint District)	52.5	47.3	5.2%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Fork Elementary School)	52	48.5	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Joint District)	48.5	42.8	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (South Fork Elementary School)	40.4	47.5	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson County Joint District)	39.3	43	3.7%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Fork Elementary School)	61.7	48.9	12.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Joint District)	52.5	49.2	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (South Fork Elementary School)	51.7	49.9	1.8%
All Grades Math (Jefferson County Joint District)	49.8	47.8	2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (South Fork Elementary School)	70.5	46.8	23.7%
All Grades Science (Jefferson County Joint District)	60.7	41.3	19.4%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Fork Elementary School)	55.5	48.1	7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County Joint District)	52.4	54.1	1.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	759	737	2.9%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	41	42	2.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	689	659	4.4%
Two or More Races	17	28	64.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32%	28.2%	3.8%

Schools Near South Fork 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
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	737	32	23.2	28.2%	659 (89.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.7%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.8%)	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
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	401	22	17.8	46.1%	295 (73.6%)	3 (0.7%)	85 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (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	626	30	21.1	32.1%	514 (82.1%)	2 (0.3%)	98 (15.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	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
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 Elementary School	Public	K-5	306 N 3700 E	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 745-0758	563	31	18.3	29.5%	519 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	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
South Fork Elementary	Public	K-4	7133 South 2000 West	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3369	293	15	19.4	43.3%	259 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	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
Ririe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	260 1st West Street	Ririe	83443	Jefferson County	Ririe Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 538-5175	396	20	19.8	22.5%	358 (90.4%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	67.1	95^th of 301 public elementary schools	68.4%					(n/a)					50.7	54.4					54.1	$7,842	$1,454	$6,388
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	440	21	20.9	37.0%	389 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	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
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	458	24	19.4	42.1%	404 (88.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	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
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	302	16	18.8	35.4%	276 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about South Fork Elementary School

How many students attend South Fork Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 737 students attended South Fork Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of South Fork Elementary School?

Students at South Fork Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is South Fork Elementary School a good school?

South Fork Elementary School ranks 120^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is South Fork Elementary School in?

Jefferson County Joint District

What schools do graduates of South Fork Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Fork Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rigby Middle School
High : Rigby High School

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