- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Simmons Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210600001403 · Versailles, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 14.8:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodford County High School (1,223 students)
Simmons Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Simmons Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodford Count
Woodford County High School
1,223 students
- Woodford Count
Woodford County Middle School
897 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
607 students
- Huntertown Ele 443
Huntertown Elementary School
443 students
- This school 415
Simmons Elementary School
415 students
- Northside Elem 360
Northside Elementary School
360 students
What this shows Simmons Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simmons Elementary School compares
Simmons Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,439
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Woodford County reports $13,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~415 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.