Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, T R Simmons Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- 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 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of T R Simmons Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
12%
32%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
519 students attend T R Simmons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of T R Simmons Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T R Simmons Elementary School?
T R Simmons Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does T R Simmons Elementary School offer ?
T R Simmons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
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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