Enrollment
415
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Versailles, KY
Simmons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Simmons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210600001403
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simmons Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Versailles · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Simmons Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Versailles, KY.
School address
District: Woodford County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210600001403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simmons Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simmons Elementary School
Simmons Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Versailles, Kentucky, enrolling 415 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Versailles's public schools, it stands alongside Southside Elementary School (607 students): Simmons Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 16.9:1).
Woodford County also operates Woodford County High School (1,223 students) and Woodford County Middle School (897 students) alongside Simmons Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Simmons Elementary School compares
Simmons Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$12,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 8.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Simmons Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodford County, which includes Simmons Elementary School.
$12,315
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.8%
State 39.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Simmons Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodford County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simmons Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Versailles
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~415 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Simmons Elementary School
How many students attend Simmons Elementary School?
Simmons Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Versailles, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Elementary School?
68.8% of students at Simmons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simmons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Simmons Elementary School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Versailles, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simmons Elementary School?
Simmons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Simmons Elementary School rank among schools in Versailles?
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Versailles, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Versailles on the city page.
Is Simmons Elementary School a good school?
Simmons Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Woodford County?
Besides Simmons Elementary School, Woodford County also operates Woodford County High School (1,223 students), Woodford County Middle School (897 students), and Southside Elementary School (607 students). See the Woodford County district page for the complete list.
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