T R Simmons Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
T R Simmons Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of T R Simmons Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)51%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
20%
10%
Black
14%
32%
White
61%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are T R Simmons Elementary School often compared to?
T R Simmons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cordova Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend T R Simmons Elementary School?
453 students attend T R Simmons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of T R Simmons Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T R Simmons Elementary School?
T R Simmons Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does T R Simmons Elementary School offer ?
T R Simmons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is T R Simmons Elementary School part of?
T R Simmons Elementary School is part of Jasper City School District.
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