SIMPSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Simpsonville Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Simpsonville, KY with about 548 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Simpsonville Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Simpsonville Elementary School, located at 6725 Shelbyville Rd in Simpsonville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Shelby County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while maintaining a strong sense of community within the growing Simpsonville area.

The school benefits from its location in a historic and evolving part of Shelby County, allowing it to balance a small-town atmosphere with access to modern educational resources. The staff at Simpsonville Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional growth. Through collaborative efforts between teachers, parents, and the local community, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive space where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Simpsonville Elementary at (502) 722-8855 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6725 Shelbyville Rd
Simpsonville, KY 40067
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SIMPSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Simpsonville, KY with about 548 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Shelby County
Total Students:
548
Teachers:
32.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 548 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SIMPSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.2%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Black or African American
5.8%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
0.7%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.