JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

490 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Rigby, Idaho, serving students within the Jefferson County Joint School District 251. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while preparing for their future transition into middle school.

The school benefits from being part of a tight-knit community in Rigby, often characterized by strong parental involvement and a collaborative relationship between educators and families. Beyond the standard curriculum, Jefferson Elementary typically promotes a culture of character development and student engagement, utilizing local resources to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school plays a vital role in the long-term success of the students and the broader Jefferson County area.

490

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	39
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
440 (89.8%)
Hispanic
39 (8.0%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)745-0758
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 100