Simmons Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School
Should I attend Simmons Elementary School or Northside Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Simmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
396 students
354 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#202 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
27
Kindergarten Students
62
54
Grade 1 Students
54
53
Grade 2 Students
68
46
Grade 3 Students
53
66
Grade 4 Students
63
46
Grade 5 Students
66
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
34%
19%
% Black
9%
4%
% White
48%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%