- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
American Falls Academy held near 34 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 160006000768 · American Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 12.7:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: American Falls High School (436 students)
American Falls Academy held near 34 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
American Falls Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Falls
American Falls High School
436 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary School
357 students
- J.R. Simplot E
J.R. Simplot Elementary School
350 students
- William Thomas
William Thomas Middle School
333 students
- This school 38
American Falls Academy
38 students
What this shows American Falls Academy reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Falls Academy compares
American Falls Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for American Falls Joint District reports $12,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~38 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.