J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
820 TYHEE
AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211
362 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
American Falls Intermediate School, located at 254 Taylor Street in American Falls, Idaho, serves as a key educational institution for students in the local community during their middle-elementary years. As part of the American Falls School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between primary education and middle school by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of foundational skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of American Falls, often focusing on small class sizes and a close-knit school culture. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, the facility aims to provide a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students can navigate the transition into more complex academic subjects, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of the secondary school level.
362
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    185 (51.1 %)
  • White
    169 (46.7 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)226-5733
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 128
Grade 4 119
Grade 5 115
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
374 Students
1045 BENNETT STREET
AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211 (0.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd