Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
56%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
42%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #645 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
587 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Jerome Joint School District.
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