Simpson Elementary School

726 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Simpson Elementary School, located at 721 Witt Rd in Franklin, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Simpson County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic and social development of young learners, typically catering to students in the early grade levels. The school is situated in a community-oriented environment, prioritizing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills during their formative years.

The school is committed to fostering a positive learning culture that emphasizes both student achievement and character development. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a connection to the Franklin community, Simpson Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. With its dedicated staff and focus on classroom engagement, the school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide equitable and effective education to the children of Simpson County.

726

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simpson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	568
Hispanic	42
Black	52
Asian	6
Two or More	56
American Indian	2

White
568 (78.2 %)
Two or More
56 (7.7 %)
Black
52 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
42 (5.8 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Simpson County
Phone:	(270)586-4414
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 235

Grade 2 247

Grade 3 244