TERRETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT
1252 E 1500 N
TERRETON, ID 83450
285 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Terreton Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Terreton, Idaho, serving students in the West Jefferson School District (District 253). Situated in a sparsely populated agricultural region, the school serves as a central educational hub for families living in the surrounding area. Its location reflects a small-town atmosphere, characterized by a tight-knit community feel and a strong emphasis on localized education that supports the needs of its rural student population.

As part of the West Jefferson School District, Terreton Elementary typically focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive, community-oriented environment. Like many schools in this region, it plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of local children, often collaborating closely with parents and district leadership to maintain stable learning standards. The school serves as a cornerstone of the Terreton community, prioritizing student growth through a traditional K-5 or K-6 educational framework typical of rural Idaho districts.
285
Total Students
12.8
Full-Time Teachers
22.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    216 (75.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    66 (23.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT
Phone: (208)663-4393
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.3
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 38
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 38
Gender Ratio