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#655 of 719 schools in ID
J.r. Simplot Elementary School
Elementary School · American Falls Joint District · American Falls, ID
An American Falls Joint District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
820 TYHEE, American Falls, ID 83211
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.r. Simplot Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J.r. Simplot Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average556/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (American Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,852
Median home value
$195,600
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
American Falls Joint District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.r. Simplot Elementary School is listed in AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.r. Simplot Elementary School
J.r. Simplot Elementary School is a public elementary school in American Falls, ID, part of American Falls Joint District, serving approximately 354 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 719 schools in ID.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.r. Simplot Elementary School
What grades does J.r. Simplot Elementary School serve?
J.r. Simplot Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend J.r. Simplot Elementary School?
J.r. Simplot Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.r. Simplot Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.r. Simplot Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.r. Simplot Elementary School rank in ID?
J.r. Simplot Elementary School ranks #655 of 719 schools in ID.
What is J.r. Simplot Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J.r. Simplot Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J.r. Simplot Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.r. Simplot Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J.r. Simplot Elementary School a charter school?
No, J.r. Simplot Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.r. Simplot Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J.r. Simplot Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.r. Simplot Elementary School?
72.3% of students at J.r. Simplot Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Power County
- Phone
- (208) 226-5733
- Area population (ZIP 83211)
- 6,543
- Area median age
- 33.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83211; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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