American Falls Joint School District

827 Fort Hall Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211-1463
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

American Falls Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,589 students in American Falls Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in American Falls Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
5 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
1,589 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

American Falls Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 168 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ID)
#148 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of American Falls Joint   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of American Falls Joint   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of American Falls Joint   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
79%
This chart display public school graduation rate of American Falls Joint   School District and public school graduation rate of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.42
# American Indian Students
40 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
809 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
19%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
729 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
46%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
36
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
117
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
117
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,948 is higher than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,322 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart display total revenue of American Falls Joint   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$18 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart display total spending of American Falls Joint   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,948
$10,188
This chart display average revenue per public school student in American Falls Joint   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,322
$9,366
This chart display average spending per public school student in American Falls Joint   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best American Falls Joint School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1045 Bennett Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
J.r. Simplot Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Tyhee
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
American Falls High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2966 South Frontage Road
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
William Thomas Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to American Falls Joint School District?
American Falls Joint School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,589 students.
What is the rank of American Falls Joint School District?
American Falls Joint School District is ranked #147 out of 168 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in American Falls Joint School District?
51% of American Falls Joint School District students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of American Falls Joint School District?
American Falls Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is American Falls Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,322 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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