Enrollment
38
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · American Falls, ID
American Falls Academy
Federal NCES profile for American Falls Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160006000768
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Falls Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in American Falls · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
American Falls Academy has class sizes smaller than 82% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Falls Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in American Falls, ID.
School address
District: American Falls Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160006000768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Falls Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Falls Academy
American Falls Academy is a small combined-grade school in American Falls, Idaho, enrolling 38 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 48.5% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Idaho schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 127 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
American Falls Joint District also operates American Falls High School (436 students) and Hillcrest Elementary School (357 students) alongside American Falls Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American Falls Academy compares
American Falls Academy on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 66% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 18% in Idaho - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
White 39.5%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, American Falls Academy is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Falls Joint District, which includes American Falls Academy.
$11,505
Per student
-4%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 53.9%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How American Falls Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.R. Simplot Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Thomas Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Falls Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about American Falls Academy
How many students attend American Falls Academy?
American Falls Academy has 38 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in American Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Falls Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at American Falls Academy is 12.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Falls Academy?
48.5% of students at American Falls Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Falls Academy?
The largest demographic group at American Falls Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in American Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Falls Academy?
American Falls Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Falls Academy rank among public schools in American Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, American Falls Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in American Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in American Falls on the city page.
Is American Falls Academy a good school?
American Falls Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in American Falls Joint District?
Besides American Falls Academy, American Falls Joint District also operates American Falls High School (436 students), Hillcrest Elementary School (357 students), and J.R. Simplot Elementary School (350 students). See the American Falls Joint District district page for the complete list.
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