Simmons Elementary School

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Simmons Elementary School, located at 830 Tyrone Pike in Versailles, Kentucky, is a key educational institution within the Woodford County Public School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities, Simmons Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging a sense of belonging and community pride.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to high-quality instruction and its focus on creating a collaborative atmosphere among students, staff, and families. Through dedicated leadership and a staff of experienced educators, Simmons Elementary emphasizes essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. As a vital part of the Versailles area, the school works to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their individual potential within a safe and engaging educational setting.

415

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simmons Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	119
Black	34
Asian	1
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	1

White
222 (53.5%)
Hispanic
119 (28.7%)
Two or More
38 (9.2%)
Black
34 (8.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Woodford County
Phone:	(859)879-4670
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 73