- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Horsham, PA
Simmons El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Simmons El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421161003270
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simmons El Sch earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Horsham · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Simmons El Sch has class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Horsham, PA.
School address
District: Hatboro-Horsham Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421161003270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Simmons El Sch held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 421161003270 · Horsham, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 11.1:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Hatboro-Horsham Shs (1,336 students)
Simmons El Sch held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Simmons El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hatboro-Horsha
Hatboro-Horsham Shs
1,336 students
- Keith Valley M
Keith Valley Ms
966 students
- This school
Simmons El Sch
610 students
- Crooked Billet 468
Crooked Billet El Sch
468 students
- Hallowell El S 438
Hallowell El Sch
438 students
- Blair Mill El 361
Blair Mill El Sch
361 students
What this shows Simmons El Sch reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simmons El Sch compares
Simmons El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 73% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,788
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Asian 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.3%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Simmons El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hatboro-Horsham Sd reports $23,788 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simmons El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatboro-Horsham Shs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keith Valley Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crooked Billet El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hallowell El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair Mill El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simmons El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Horsham
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simmons El Sch
How many students attend Simmons El Sch?
Simmons El Sch has 610 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Horsham, PA. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons El Sch is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simmons El Sch?
15.9% of students at Simmons El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simmons El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Simmons El Sch is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Horsham, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simmons El Sch?
Simmons El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Simmons El Sch rank among public schools in Horsham?
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Horsham, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hatboro-Horsham Sd?
Besides Simmons El Sch, Hatboro-Horsham Sd also operates Hatboro-Horsham Shs (1,336 students), Keith Valley Ms (966 students), and Crooked Billet El Sch (468 students). See the Hatboro-Horsham Sd district page for the complete list.