Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center serves 89 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center's student population of 89 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
3%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center?
89 students attend Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center?
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center offer ?
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center part of?
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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