Simmons Elementary School

830 Tyrone Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Simmons Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Simmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Simmons Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Simmons Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simmons Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#316 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Simmons Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
34%
8%
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Black
9%
11%
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White
48%
74%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simmons Elementary School's ranking?
Simmons Elementary School is ranked #316 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Simmons Elementary School often compared to?
Simmons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntertown Elementary School, Southside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Simmons Elementary School?
396 students attend Simmons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Simmons Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simmons Elementary School?
Simmons Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Simmons Elementary School offer ?
Simmons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Simmons Elementary School part of?
Simmons Elementary School is part of Woodford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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