Enrollment
350
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160006000816
J.R. Simplot Elementary School — American Falls, ID
Federal NCES profile for J.R. Simplot Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: American Falls Joint District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+10% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
J.R. Simplot Elementary School reports 350 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 86% above the Idaho average and 5% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 700 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding American Falls Joint District spends $11,857 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.9% from local sources (property taxes), 53.9% from the state, and 23.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J.R. Simplot Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 86% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 86% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Idaho — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,857
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 700 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 350 Top 53% in Idaho — larger than 47% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.4% +86% vs state
NCES ID 160006000816
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 700:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Falls Joint District, which includes J.R. Simplot Elementary School.
$11,857
Per student
-8%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
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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 a 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 19.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in AMERICAN FALLS, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.R. Simplot Elementary School?
J.R. Simplot Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.