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Terreton Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

303^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 10% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Terreton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Terreton, Idaho, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 286 students. The school is part of the West Jefferson School District, which is ranked 84 out of 96 districts in Idaho and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Terreton Elementary School has a long history of low performance, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Idaho elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 303 out of 337 schools and a 1-star rating.

Terreton Elementary School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.5% in 2021-2022 to 15.0% in 2023-2024. This is a concerning trend that could be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and its own district in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in ISAT Math (36.7%), ISAT Science (21.6%), and ISAT English Language Arts (35.2%) all significantly lower than the state averages in 2024-2025. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.22% to 59.3% over the past few years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Terreton Elementary School and Hamer Elementary School are both part of the West Jefferson School District, Hamer Elementary has consistently outperformed Terreton in terms of statewide ranking and academic proficiency. This highlights the need to understand the factors contributing to the differences in performance between these two schools within the same district. Addressing the challenges faced by Terreton Elementary School, such as chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and socioeconomic factors, will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs of the school and its community.

296

Students ?

21.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,253

Per pupil spending ?

59.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450-5136

(208) 663-4393

District: West Jefferson District

Students who attend Terreton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Jefferson Middle School
High:	West Jefferson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

Hispanic:

21.3%

Two or more races:

0.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 38th percentile in 2008 → 10th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (34% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 28 percentile points since 2008

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg32%

Idaho avg47%

303^rd of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 10%▼ down 28 pts since 2017

From bottom 38% (2017) to bottom 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

84^th of 96West Jefferson District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	15.6	303 of 337	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	14.8	221 of 252	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.8	179 of 254	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.7	182 of 292	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	34.1	279 of 357	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	34.9	270 of 354	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	38.0	267 of 359	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	41.7	245 of 356	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	43.3	231 of 349	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.8	209 of 335	37.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Math37%-6 vs state

English Language Arts35%-19 vs state

Science22%-21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				ISAT Math (2025)				ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)				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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Terreton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1252 E 1500 N	Terreton	83450	Jefferson County	West Jefferson District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 663-4393	296	14	21.8	59.5%	231 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	15.6	303^rd of 337 public elementary schools	10.1%					(n/a)		27.0	32.0	36.7	21.6	21.6		51.4	29.4	35.2	$10,253	$1,033	$9,220
Hamer Elementary School	Public	K-4	2450 E 2100 N	Hamer	83425	Jefferson County	West Jefferson District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 662-5238	39	3	13.0	48.7%	31 (79.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$10,433	$1,073	$9,360
Roberts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	682 N 2858 E	Roberts	83444	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 228-3111	184	12	14.8	51.1%	125 (67.9%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)	58.8						26.5				$7,566	$1,118	$6,449

Frequently Asked Questions about Terreton Elementary School

What district is Terreton Elementary School in?

West Jefferson District

How many students attend Terreton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 296 students attended Terreton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Terreton Elementary School?

Students at Terreton Elementary School are 78% White, 21% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Terreton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Terreton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Jefferson Middle School
High : West Jefferson High School

Is Terreton Elementary School a good school?

Terreton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.1% of Idaho elementary schools.

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