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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIRIE JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160279000435

RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

260 1ST WEST STREET, RIRIE, ID 83443 · (208) 538-5175 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL365 STUDENTS
Enrollment
365
Elementary
DISTRICT 360 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
101 students
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
13
Kindergarten
45
Grade 1
45
Grade 2
53
Grade 3
45
Grade 4
56
Grade 5
57
Grade 6
51
Student demographics
White
93%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
7%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 21%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
49%
Female
51%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
54.0%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
47.4%
ID avg 43.5%
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
365
+11 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 17.7:1
% White
93%
was 91%
% Hispanic
7%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Set in RIRIE, Idaho, RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a moderately sized elementary campus, run under RIRIE JOINT DISTRICT. It works with 365 students across grades pre-K through 6.

RIRIE JOINT DISTRICT runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 719 students. RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

Demographically, RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports that nearly all students (93%) are White. Beyond that, the school shows 7% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.4:1. The state averages about 18.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 28% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, Jefferson County reports that median household earnings sit near $86,679, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Across Jefferson County's 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,578 students), RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: RIRIE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL, around 0.6 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked up 3%: 354 students in 2018 compared to 365 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Jefferson County at a glance

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Population
33,154
Census ACS
Median income
$86,679
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
7,578 students

Quick facts

School name
RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
RIRIE JOINT DISTRICT
Address
260 1ST WEST STREET, RIRIE, ID 83443
Phone
(208) 538-5175
County
Jefferson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
365
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
101 (28%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
160279000435
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 365 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many teachers does RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.
What is the student diversity at RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 93% White, 7% Hispanic.
What district is RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of RIRIE JOINT DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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