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AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
5
Schools
1,572
Students
$11,857
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
60.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 1,572 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,857 is below the national average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–02374
J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL03–05362
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08351
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY06–1233
AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL09–12452
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,857-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
23%
State
53.9%
Local (property tax)
22.9%
Federal
23.2%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (23%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,572
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,857, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT?
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,572 students.
What is the graduation rate for AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT spends $11,857 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT?
60% of students in AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT?
No, AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT serve?
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.