Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pocatello, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 343 students. The school is part of the Pocatello District, which is ranked 32 out of 77 districts in Idaho and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Over the past several years, Jefferson Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Idaho elementary schools, with its ranking declining from 114 out of 254 schools in 2016-2017 to 267 out of 301 schools in 2023-2024. This places it in the bottom 1-star category on the SchoolDigger rating system. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.7% and consistently underperforms compared to the Pocatello District and the state of Idaho in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.7% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 45.3% for the Pocatello District and 42.2% for the state. Additionally, 66.18% of students at Jefferson Elementary School were recipients of free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Pocatello District, Jefferson Elementary School consistently underperforms in terms of academic achievement, statewide ranking, and student demographics. For example, Edahow Elementary School, which is located approximately 3.4 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the underlying issues, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate and high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, will likely be crucial in improving student outcomes at Jefferson Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1455 Gwen Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204-4860

(208) 232-2914

District: Pocatello District

SchoolDigger Rank:
267^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,767

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Irving Middle School
High:	Pocatello High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 347

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.5%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 88.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.37. (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 (77.5%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 16.6, which is the 4^th best among 11 elementary schools in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Elementary School employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $7,767, which is the 5^th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Pocatello District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pocatello District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocatello District 32^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	41.61	228^th	335	31.9%
2009	49.98	200^th	349	42.7%
2010	70.32	83^rd	356	76.7%
2011	68.07	98^th	359	72.7%
2012	63.43	124^th	354	65.0%
2013	55.06	185^th	357	48.2%
2015	39.80	139^th	226	38.5%
2016	44.81	135^th	240	43.8%
2017	63.32	110^th	292	62.3%
2018	54.06	114^th	254	55.1%
2019	22.46	139^th	171	18.7%
2021	27.19	123^rd	166	25.9%
2022	21.03	153^rd	188	18.6%
2023	14.66	222^nd	252	11.9%
2024	12.37	267^th	301	11.3%

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

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	563	563
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	537	537
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	544	544
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	548	548
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	513	513
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	513	513
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	533	533
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	489	489
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	499	499
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	498	498
2001	425	10	7	34	21	n/a	n/a	0	497
2002	405	4	10	36	21	n/a	n/a	0	476
2003	405	4	10	36	21	n/a	n/a	0	476
2004	422	6	14	45	23	n/a	n/a	0	510
2005	459	8	14	47	19	n/a	n/a	0	547
2006	483	8	7	56	19	n/a	n/a	0	573
2007	463	5	9	52	24	n/a	n/a	0	553
2008	429	4	11	56	24	n/a	n/a	0	524
2009	417	7	10	53	16	n/a	n/a	0	503
2010	332	5	3	48	10	n/a	n/a	0	398
2011	352	5	0	58	8	3	3	0	429
2012	354	6	0	64	7	2	6	0	439
2013	344	3	1	69	7	2	8	0	434
2014	327	3	4	86	3	4	15	0	442
2015	312	3	2	83	3	9	15	0	427
2016	296	2	1	78	5	5	18	0	405
2017	291	3	0	78	4	2	17	0	395
2018	282	3	0	73	5	2	11	0	376
2019	312	4	0	68	4	1	22	0	411
2020	301	3	0	56	7	1	21	0	389
2021	263	2	4	51	5	0	9	0	334
2022	266	5	1	53	3	0	12	0	340
2023	271	5	1	45	7	0	14	0	343
2024	269	2	1	45	12	0	18	0	347

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	563	23.1	24.3	28.4
1992	537	24.1	22.2	30.9
1993	544	24.2	22.5	27.9
1994	548	22.9	23.9	29
1995	513	23.1	22.2	31
1996	513	23.1	22.2	31
1997	533	22.8	23.4	35.1
1998	489	23.4	20.9	34.8
1999	499	22.9	21.8	47.9
2000	498	23.5	21.2	54.2
2001	497	23.3	21.3	56.1
2002	476	23.6	20.2	50.8
2003	476	23.6	20.2	50.8
2004	510	24.4	20.9	52.4
2005	547	27.2	20.1	67.5
2006	573	27.9	20.5	57.6
2007	553	27.4	20.2	56.2
2008	524	26.2	20.0	60.9
2009	503	26.6	18.9	63.8
2010	398	23.6	16.8	64.8
2011	429	25.7	16.6	81.1
2012	439	25.5	17.2	81.3
2013	434	21.2	20.3	76.5
2014	442	22.7	19.4	78.7
2015	427	21.0	20.3	77.8
2016	405	21.0	19.2	73.3
2017	395	20.5	19.1	75.4
2018	376	21.7	17.2	75.5
2019	411	21.8	18.8	74
2020	389	19.7	19.6	67.6
2021	334	19.7	16.8	65.6
2022	340	19.7	17.1	50.3
2023	343	18.7	18.2	66.2
2024	347	20.9	16.6	69.7

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	563	23.1	24.3	28.4
1992	537	24.1	22.2	30.9
1993	544	24.2	22.5	27.9
1994	548	22.9	23.9	29
1995	513	23.1	22.2	31
1996	513	23.1	22.2	31
1997	533	22.8	23.4	35.1
1998	489	23.4	20.9	34.8
1999	499	22.9	21.8	47.9
2000	498	23.5	21.2	54.2
2001	497	23.3	21.3	56.1
2002	476	23.6	20.2	50.8
2003	476	23.6	20.2	50.8
2004	510	24.4	20.9	52.4
2005	547	27.2	20.1	67.5
2006	573	27.9	20.5	57.6
2007	553	27.4	20.2	56.2
2008	524	26.2	20.0	60.9
2009	503	26.6	18.9	63.8
2010	398	23.6	16.8	64.8
2011	429	25.7	16.6	81.1
2012	439	25.5	17.2	81.3
2013	434	21.2	20.3	76.5
2014	442	22.7	19.4	78.7
2015	427	21.0	20.3	77.8
2016	405	21.0	19.2	73.3
2017	395	20.5	19.1	75.4
2018	376	21.7	17.2	75.5
2019	411	21.8	18.8	74
2020	389	19.7	19.6	67.6
2021	334	19.7	16.8	65.6
2022	340	19.7	17.1	50.3
2023	343	18.7	18.2	66.2
2024	347	20.9	16.6	69.7

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	$1,528 (19.7%)	$6,239 (80.3%)	$7,767

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 139^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 222^nd of 252 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)	32	25.4	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pocatello District)	54.5	54.2	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)	46	30	16%
4th Grade Math (Pocatello District)	52.6	51.3	1.3%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)	42.2	30.4	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pocatello District)	51.6	46.1	5.5%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	51.6	34.5	17.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	60.9	61	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	56.6	0.3%
All Grades Math (Jefferson Elementary School)	39.5	28.3	11.2%
All Grades Math (Pocatello District)	50.5	46.2	4.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Jefferson Elementary School)	59.4	30.4	29%
All Grades Science (Pocatello District)	62.8	49.4	13.4%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	37.5	31.3	6.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	59	56.8	2.2%
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	411	343	16.5%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	4	7	75%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	68	45	33.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	312	271	13.1%
Two or More Races	22	14	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74%	66.2%	7.8%

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 7th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1455 Gwen Drive	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-2914	347	21	16.6	69.7%	269 (77.5%)	2 (0.6%)	45 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	12.4	267^th of 301 public elementary schools	11.3%		14.7	222^nd of 252 public elementary schools	11.9%	45	22.0	23.3	26.4			23.7	33.9	25.0	33.9	34.0	30.5	$7,767	$1,528	$6,239
Lincoln Preschool Center	Public	PK, KG-6	330 Oakwood Drive	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-6606	153	5	30.6		116 (75.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Pocatello Community Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	615 West Maple	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	The Pocatello Community Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 478-2522	321	15	21.4		281 (87.5%)	6 (1.9%)	22 (6.9%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	30.6	208^th of 301 public elementary schools	30.9%					(n/a)	51.2		25.0	43.2	29.8	35.2	52.2	23.1	23.1	47.5	40.2	$6,157	$742	$5,414
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	226 South 10th Avenue	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-2976	238	17	14.0	62.2%	184 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.3%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)								(n/a)						47.9						$7,988	$1,175	$6,813
Greenacres Elementary School	Public	K-5	1250 East Oak Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2575	300	17	17.6	56.7%	200 (66.7%)	4 (1.3%)	79 (26.3%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	39.8	181^st of 301 public elementary schools	39.9%		60.5	92^nd of 252 public elementary schools	63.5%	89	49.2	40.3	45.4			45.1		41.5	35.5	61.4	44.4	$8,258	$1,397	$6,862
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Grace Drive	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2552	426	24	17.7	58.7%	304 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.2%)	31.5	205^th of 301 public elementary schools	31.9%		29.6	177^th of 252 public elementary schools	29.8%	28	48.6	46.6	26.8			40.9	29.2	52.8	38.6	35.2	42.2	$6,782	$998	$5,785
Tendoy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	957 East Alameda Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2921	248	16	15.5	58.1%	192 (77.4%)	3 (1.2%)	40 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	9 (3.6%)								(n/a)		64.3									49.1	$7,874	$1,499	$6,375
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School	Public	K-5	427 Lark Lane	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-6050	498	27	18.2	60.8%	353 (70.9%)	9 (1.8%)	82 (16.5%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.8%)	38.4	185^th of 301 public elementary schools	38.5%		48.7	131^st of 252 public elementary schools	48.0%	54	51.2	50.0	31.9			44.2	40.7	38.7	47.7	46.2	44.1	$7,132	$1,210	$5,923
Syringa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	388 East Griffith Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-4040	307	19	16.1	41.0%	232 (75.6%)	2 (0.7%)	51 (16.6%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.6%)	56.1	126^th of 301 public elementary schools	58.1%		50.4	123^rd of 252 public elementary schools	51.2%	3		45.1				49.7		48.9	54.3	64.6	55.7	$7,004	$1,284	$5,721
Edahow Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 Pocatello Creek Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-1844	303	16	19.3	38.0%	252 (83.2%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (10.2%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.6%)	96.7	4^th of 301 public elementary schools	98.7%		94.6	8^th of 252 public elementary schools	96.8%	4	76.5	80.9	77.9			78.3	76.3	88.2			82.9	$8,073	$959	$7,115

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 : Irving Middle School
High : Pocatello High School

Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?

Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.3% of Idaho elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

What district is Jefferson Elementary School in?

Pocatello District

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

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