HARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harwood Elementary School, located at 200 West 3rd North in Rigby, Idaho, is a public primary school serving the local community within the Jefferson County School District. As a key educational institution in the region, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves children from kindergarten through the early elementary grades, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the Rigby community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing localized teaching strategies and participating in district-wide initiatives, Harwood Elementary strives to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. Like many schools in the area, it prioritizes student engagement and character development, aiming to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into the middle school level within the broader Idaho education system.

423

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	83
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
325 (76.8%)
Hispanic
83 (19.6%)
Two or More
13 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)745-7613
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 74

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 59