Below Average
#641 of 719 schools in ID
Harwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County Joint District · Rigby, ID
A Jefferson County Joint District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
200 WEST 3RD NORTH, Rigby, ID 83442
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harwood Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 38% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,372/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rigby), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,328
Median home value
$376,800
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK | 0.4 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| South Fork Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County Joint District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $8,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harwood Elementary School is listed in JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harwood Elementary School
Harwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rigby, ID, part of Jefferson County Joint District, serving approximately 421 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #641 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harwood Elementary School
What grades does Harwood Elementary School serve?
Harwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Harwood Elementary School?
Harwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harwood Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harwood Elementary School rank in ID?
Harwood Elementary School ranks #641 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Harwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harwood Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harwood Elementary School?
52.3% of students at Harwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (208) 745-7613
- Area population (ZIP 83442)
- 24,829
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83442; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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