- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · American Falls, ID
J.R. Simplot Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J.R. Simplot Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160006000816
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.R. Simplot Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in American Falls · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J.R. Simplot Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.R. Simplot Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in American Falls, ID.
School address
District: American Falls Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160006000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
J.R. Simplot Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 160006000816 · American Falls, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 18.4:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: American Falls High School (436 students)
J.R. Simplot Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
J.R. Simplot Elementary School 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
- This school
J.R. Simplot Elementary School
350 students
- William Thomas
William Thomas Middle School
333 students
- American Falls 38
American Falls Academy
38 students
What this shows J.R. Simplot Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.R. Simplot Elementary School compares
J.R. Simplot Elementary School 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 86% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Idaho - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors0.5 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 56.3%
White 41.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, J.R. Simplot Elementary School 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 J.R. Simplot Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Thomas Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Falls Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.R. Simplot Elementary School'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
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.R. Simplot Elementary School
How many students attend J.R. Simplot Elementary School?
J.R. Simplot Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in American Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.R. Simplot Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.R. Simplot Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.R. Simplot Elementary School?
54.4% of students at J.R. Simplot Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.R. Simplot Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J.R. Simplot Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in American Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.R. Simplot Elementary School?
J.R. Simplot Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 J.R. Simplot Elementary School rank among public schools in American Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, J.R. Simplot Elementary School ranks #5 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 J.R. Simplot Elementary School, American Falls Joint District also operates American Falls High School (436 students), Hillcrest Elementary School (357 students), and William Thomas Middle School (333 students). See the American Falls Joint District district page for the complete list.