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J.R. Simplot Elementary School

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J.R. Simplot Elementary School ranks 250 th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

250^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 26% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

J.R. Simplot Elementary School is a public elementary school located in American Falls, Idaho, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 354 students. The school is part of the American Falls Joint District.

Analysis of J.R. Simplot Elementary School reveals several areas of concern. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.0% to 21.0% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Hillcrest Elementary School, which had a 15.0% chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by ISAT test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math (36.1%), Science (34.2%), and English Language Arts (49.7%) all lower than the state and district averages in 2024-2025.

Interestingly, the nearby Aberdeen Elementary School, located in a different district, outperforms J.R. Simplot Elementary School in terms of test scores, despite serving a similar student population. Furthermore, J.R. Simplot Elementary School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from a high of 178 out of 359 Idaho elementary schools in 2010-2011 to a low of 232 out of 301 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school is falling behind its peers in academic performance.

350

Students ?

18.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,496

Per pupil spending ?

72.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

820 Tyhee
American Falls, ID 83211-1457

(208) 226-5733

District: American Falls Joint District

Students who attend J.R. Simplot Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	William Thomas Middle School
High:	American Falls High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.3%

White:

41.1%

American Indian:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 2nd percentile in 2018 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 26th (2025) from a 2nd-percentile low (2018)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (42% vs 47% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg37%

Idaho avg47%

250^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 26%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 18% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	29.2	250 of 337	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.6	232 of 301	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	6.2	249 of 254	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	10.6	276 of 292	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	22.9	191 of 240	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	22.0	186 of 226	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	45.1	233 of 357	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.3	226 of 354	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.1	178 of 359	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	46.6	217 of 356	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	32.9	278 of 349	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	30.3	272 of 335	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	6.4	120 of 121	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	27.8	43 of 58	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	8.3	119 of 121	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	37.9	84 of 135	37.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2024)38th percentile+15 vs school

Hispanic (2024)26th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2018)2nd percentile~ school

Female (2018)1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%-4 vs state

Math36%-7 vs state

Science34%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)				ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
J.R. Simplot Elementary School	Public	3-5	820 Tyhee	American Falls	83211	Power County	American Falls Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 226-5733	350	19	18.4	72.3%	144 (41.1%)	1 (0.3%)	197 (56.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29.2	250^th of 337 public elementary schools	25.8%		22.6	232^nd of 301 public elementary schools	22.9%	18	33.0	43.6	32.5	36.1	34.2	34.2	43.9	59.4	46.6	49.7	$9,496	$1,549	$7,947
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1045 Bennett Street	American Falls	83211	Power County	American Falls Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 226-2391	357	23	15.5	67.8%	159 (44.5%)	1 (0.3%)	192 (53.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)											$9,468	$1,539	$7,929
Aberdeen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	382 West Washington	Aberdeen	83210	Bingham County	Aberdeen District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 397-4115	274	19	14.4	73.7%	95 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)	176 (64.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16.7	296^th of 337 public elementary schools	12.2%					(n/a)	34.1	39.5	30.2	34.6	32.6	32.6	26.8	46.5	34.9	36.2	$9,042	$1,147	$7,894

Frequently Asked Questions about J.R. Simplot Elementary School

Is J.R. Simplot Elementary School a good school?

J.R. Simplot Elementary School ranks 250^th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is J.R. Simplot Elementary School in?

American Falls Joint District

What schools do graduates of J.R. Simplot Elementary School attend?

Students who attend J.R. Simplot Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : William Thomas Middle School
High : American Falls High School

What is the racial makeup of J.R. Simplot Elementary School?

Students at J.R. Simplot Elementary School are 56% Hispanic, 41% White, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend J.R. Simplot Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 350 students attended J.R. Simplot Elementary School.

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