- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jasper, AL
T R Simmons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for T R Simmons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010189000677
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T R Simmons Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
T R Simmons Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T R Simmons Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jasper, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
T R Simmons Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010189000677 · Jasper, AL Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 19.5:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper High School (850 students)
T R Simmons Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
T R Simmons Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper High Sc
Jasper High School
850 students
- Maddox Interme
Maddox Intermediate School
643 students
- This school
T R Simmons Elementary School
507 students
- Memorial Park
Memorial Park Elementary School
483 students
- Jasper Junior
Jasper Junior High School
467 students
What this shows T R Simmons Elementary School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How T R Simmons Elementary School compares
T R Simmons Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Alabama - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, T R Simmons Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Jasper City reports $12,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T R Simmons Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maddox Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T R Simmons Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Jasper
2 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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about T R Simmons Elementary School
How many students attend T R Simmons Elementary School?
T R Simmons Elementary School has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jasper, AL. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T R Simmons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at T R Simmons Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T R Simmons Elementary School?
50.2% of students at T R Simmons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T R Simmons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at T R Simmons Elementary School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Jasper, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T R Simmons Elementary School?
T R Simmons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 T R Simmons Elementary School rank among schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, T R Simmons Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jasper, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jasper on the city page.
What other schools are in Jasper City?
Besides T R Simmons Elementary School, Jasper City also operates Jasper High School (850 students), Maddox Intermediate School (643 students), and Memorial Park Elementary School (483 students). See the Jasper City district page for the complete list.