Simmons El Sch

411 Babylon Rd
Horsham, PA 19044

584 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Simmons Elementary School is a public school located in Horsham, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Hatboro-Horsham School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, Simmons emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to prepare students for the modern classroom.

Beyond the core academics, the school community is recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and a strong sense of school spirit. The faculty and staff focus on individualized attention, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and collaborative activities. With active parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Simmons Elementary works to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that helps prepare children for their transition to middle school within the district.

584

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simmons El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	31
Black	29
Asian	54
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
443 (75.9 %)
Asian
54 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
31 (5.3 %)
Black
29 (5.0 %)
Two or More
26 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Hatboro-Horsham SD
Phone:	(215)420-5700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 110