Enrollment
441
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Simpsonville, KY
Simpsonville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Simpsonville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210532001293
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simpsonville Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 441
- students enrolled
Simpsonville Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Shelby County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210532001293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simpsonville Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simpsonville Elementary
Simpsonville Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Simpsonville, Kentucky, enrolling 441 students.
At 15.2:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 38.1% free-meal eligibility runs 36% below the Kentucky average.
With 441 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 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Shelby County also operates Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students) and Shelby County High School (1,003 students) alongside Simpsonville Elementary.
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 Simpsonville Elementary compares
Simpsonville Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,646
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Simpsonville Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby County, which includes Simpsonville Elementary.
$12,646
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 44.0%
Federal 16.9%
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 Simpsonville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Layne Collins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marnel C. Moorman School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby County West Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simpsonville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Simpsonville Elementary
How many students attend Simpsonville Elementary?
Simpsonville Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Simpsonville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpsonville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpsonville Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simpsonville Elementary?
38.1% of students at Simpsonville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simpsonville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Simpsonville Elementary is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Simpsonville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simpsonville Elementary?
Simpsonville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
Is Simpsonville Elementary a good school?
Simpsonville Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Shelby County?
Besides Simpsonville Elementary, Shelby County also operates Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students), Shelby County High School (1,003 students), and Marnel C. Moorman School (803 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.
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