Enrollment
507
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T R Simmons Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at T R Simmons Elementary School
T R Simmons Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jasper, Alabama, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 429 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #380, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Jasper's public schools, it stands alongside Valley Junior High School (602 students): T R Simmons Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 18.8:1).
Jasper City also operates Jasper High School (850 students) and Maddox Intermediate School (643 students) alongside T R 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 T R Simmons Elementary School compares
T R Simmons Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jasper City, which includes T R Simmons Elementary School.
$12,200
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 50.5%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is T R Simmons Elementary School a good school?
T R Simmons Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama 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 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.
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