Enrollment
350
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J.R. Simplot Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at J.R. Simplot Elementary School
J.R. Simplot Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in American Falls, Idaho, enrolling 350 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 54.4% of students qualify for free meals, 86% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 57 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #56, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (41%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 700 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
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 J.R. Simplot Elementary School.
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 J.R. Simplot Elementary School compares
J.R. Simplot Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Falls Joint District, which includes J.R. Simplot Elementary School.
$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 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
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~350 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is J.R. Simplot Elementary School a good school?
J.R. Simplot Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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