South Fork Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend South Fork Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Fork Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
737 students
563 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 709 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#215 out of 709 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
111
93
Grade 1 Students
102
70
Grade 2 Students
127
99
Grade 3 Students
124
96
Grade 4 Students
134
108
Grade 5 Students
139
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
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% White
89%
92%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
