J.r. Simplot Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025American Falls, Idaho 83211 · American Falls Joint District
#320 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho
#39747 of 50,301 nationally
About J.r. Simplot Elementary School
J.r. Simplot Elementary School is a public elementary located in American Falls, in the American Falls Joint District school district of Idaho, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 350 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 320th of 352 ranked elementary schools in Idaho. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 350.
There are 4 schools in American Falls; J.r. Simplot Elementary School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for J.r. Simplot Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J.r. Simplot Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hillcrest Elementary School
American Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students · 450 m away
William Thomas Middle School
American Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students · 1.1 km away
American Falls High School
American Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
436 students · 1.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is J.r. Simplot Elementary School a good school?
J.r. Simplot Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 28.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #320 of 352 in Idaho. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does J.r. Simplot Elementary School rank in Idaho?
J.r. Simplot Elementary School ranks #320 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho and #39747 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J.r. Simplot Elementary School?
J.r. Simplot Elementary School had 350 students in 2025.
Is J.r. Simplot Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
J.r. Simplot Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J.r. Simplot Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of J.r. Simplot Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.