Simpsonville Elementary

Summary:

Simpsonville Elementary is a public elementary school located in Simpsonville, Kentucky, serving 430 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Shelby County School District, which is ranked 136 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Simpsonville Elementary consistently outperforms the Shelby County and Kentucky state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels, including mathematics, reading, science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 61%, compared to 40% for Shelby County and 43% for the state. Simpsonville Elementary's performance is particularly strong in reading, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency at 64%, compared to 41% for Shelby County and 47% for the state. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, with its female and white student subgroups ranking in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools.

While Simpsonville Elementary outperforms its Shelby County peers, it still lags behind the top-performing Oldham County and Jefferson County schools in the region, such as Crestwood Elementary, Locust Grove Elementary, and Hite Elementary. This suggests that while Simpsonville Elementary is a high-performing school, there is still room for further improvement to reach the top tier of elementary schools in Kentucky.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6725 Shelbyville Rd
       Simpsonville, KY  40067


(502) 722-8855

District: Shelby County

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Simpsonville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Shelby County West Middle School
High:    Martha Layne Collins High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.9%
Hispanic:
14.4%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.5% Help


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Compare Details Simpsonville Elementary ranks better than 79.4% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Simpsonville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Simpsonville Elementary 141st of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Simpsonville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shelby County:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby County 136th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Simpsonville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Simpsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 58.18 262nd 638 58.9%
2008 47.38 368th 651 43.5%
2009 48.99 366th 658 44.4%
2010 53.93 339th 683 50.4%
2011 63.96 233rd 688 66.1%
2012 68.98 177th 713 75.2%
2013 72.60 144th 719 80.0%
2014 67.21 198th 705 71.9%
2015 71.24 155th 698 77.8%
2016 64.30 224th 690 67.5%
2017 53.27 324th 694 53.3%
2018 50.83 345th 691 50.1%
2019 53.33 327th 700 53.3%
2021 68.21 110th 517 78.7%
2022 68.13 165th 684 75.9%
2023 62.71 230th 687 66.5%
2024 72.16 141st 685 79.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Simpsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.95 63rd 81 22.2%
2019 55.33 33rd 96 65.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Simpsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.77 314th 661 52.5%
2023 18.11 242nd 257 5.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Simpsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.55 534th 631 15.4%
2019 25.78 552nd 664 16.9%
2021 66.90 70th 275 74.5%
2022 41.82 388th 667 41.8%
2023 36.86 424th 670 36.7%
2024 54.56 258th 665 61.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Simpsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.23 350th 663 47.2%
2019 59.43 269th 671 59.9%
2021 58.60 113th 312 63.8%
2022 72.73 114th 641 82.2%
2023 73.46 116th 639 81.8%
2024 70.19 148th 644 77.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Simpsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.60 176th 445 60.4%
2019 35.68 282nd 474 40.5%
2022 75.05 38th 206 81.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Simpsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.14 327th 665 50.8%
2019 46.30 401st 676 40.7%
2021 60.58 109th 325 66.5%
2022 56.13 239th 657 63.6%
2023 48.53 328th 652 49.7%
2024 70.09 145th 652 77.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Simpsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.57 128th 153 16.3%
2019 33.06 117th 152 23.0%
2024 53.07 56th 135 58.5%
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Rank History for White students at Simpsonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.78 160th 593 73.0%
2019 63.47 195th 592 67.1%
2021 68.14 81st 337 76.0%
2022 75.15 110th 656 83.2%
2023 69.33 155th 658 76.4%
2024 81.00 84th 659 87.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Saturday, May 4, 2019

Open Quote Love this school! They have been a great support for my kids and am so happy they got to have their elementary experience at Simpsonville! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Simpsonville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 212 23 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1989 290 82 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1990 301 91 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1991 395 96 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1992 391 99 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1993 372 84 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1994 405 82 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1995 414 77 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 414 77 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 391 73 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1998 390 71 4 7 8 n/a n/a 3 483
1999 400 68 3 17 6 n/a n/a 6 500
2000 395 70 1 26 2 n/a n/a 5 499
2001 392 75 2 34 3 n/a n/a 4 510
2002 379 82 5 36 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 379 82 5 36 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 393 80 7 40 3 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 398 84 12 41 4 n/a n/a 0 539
2006 417 90 6 51 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2007 423 88 9 45 1 n/a n/a 5 571
2008 454 83 11 48 0 n/a n/a 13 609
2009 461 80 13 63 0 n/a n/a 20 637
2010 437 64 13 64 0 n/a n/a 29 607
2011 466 46 13 64 0 1 23 0 613
2012 470 51 14 76 0 0 26 0 637
2013 471 55 11 90 0 0 25 0 652
2014 459 51 7 94 0 0 26 0 637
2015 378 35 7 79 0 0 23 0 522
2016 376 30 7 78 0 0 19 0 510
2017 387 27 4 88 0 0 24 0 530
2018 390 32 4 94 0 0 28 0 548
2019 379 29 2 98 0 0 29 0 537
2020 389 30 2 58 0 0 22 0 501
2021 348 27 3 57 0 0 19 0 454
2022 335 25 2 61 0 0 24 0 447
2023 322 18 4 62 1 0 23 0 430

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Simpsonville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 237 12.7 18.6 n/a
1989 375 18.8 19.9 n/a
1990 398 20.4 19.5 n/a
1991 497 25.2 19.7 n/a
1992 498 28.7 17.3 n/a
1993 468 26.8 17.5 n/a
1994 502 24.5 20.5 n/a
1995 508 28.0 18.1 n/a
1996 508 28.0 18.1 n/a
1997 481 26.8 17.9 37.8
1998 483 27.5 17.6 34.6
1999 500 16.5 30.3 40.7
2000 499 16.9 29.5 34.8
2001 510 15.9 32.1 36.2
2002 504 27.8 18.1 67.5
2003 504 27.8 18.1 67.5
2004 523 30.8 17.0 n/a
2005 539 33.0 16.3 n/a
2006 565 34.1 16.6 38.4
2007 571 34.0 16.8 39
2008 609 36.0 16.9 38.9
2009 637 35.5 17.9 42.1
2010 607 30.0 20.2 41
2011 613 37.0 16.5 39.2
2012 637 34.0 18.7 39.7
2013 652 37.0 17.6 46.3
2014 637 36.2 17.5 46.6
2015 522 34.0 15.3 41.6
2016 510 33.0 15.4 46.7
2017 530 32.4 16.3 49.2
2018 548 32.5 16.8 44
2019 537 30.0 17.9 45.3
2020 501 31.0 16.1 37.1
2021 454 29.6 15.2 32.4
2022 447 29.5 15.1 32.4
2023 430 29.9 14.3 39.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Simpsonville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 237 12.7 18.6 n/a
1989 375 18.8 19.9 n/a
1990 398 20.4 19.5 n/a
1991 497 25.2 19.7 n/a
1992 498 28.7 17.3 n/a
1993 468 26.8 17.5 n/a
1994 502 24.5 20.5 n/a
1995 508 28.0 18.1 n/a
1996 508 28.0 18.1 n/a
1997 481 26.8 17.9 37.8
1998 483 27.5 17.6 34.6
1999 500 16.5 30.3 40.7
2000 499 16.9 29.5 34.8
2001 510 15.9 32.1 36.2
2002 504 27.8 18.1 67.5
2003 504 27.8 18.1 67.5
2004 523 30.8 17.0 n/a
2005 539 33.0 16.3 n/a
2006 565 34.1 16.6 38.4
2007 571 34.0 16.8 39
2008 609 36.0 16.9 38.9
2009 637 35.5 17.9 42.1
2010 607 30.0 20.2 41
2011 613 37.0 16.5 39.2
2012 637 34.0 18.7 39.7
2013 652 37.0 17.6 46.3
2014 637 36.2 17.5 46.6
2015 522 34.0 15.3 41.6
2016 510 33.0 15.4 46.7
2017 530 32.4 16.3 49.2
2018 548 32.5 16.8 44
2019 537 30.0 17.9 45.3
2020 501 31.0 16.1 37.1
2021 454 29.6 15.2 32.4
2022 447 29.5 15.1 32.4
2023 430 29.9 14.3 39.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Simpsonville Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $585 (5.3%) $74 (0.7%) $659 (5.9%) $8,852 (79.6%) $1,611 (14.5%) $10,463 (94.1%) $11,122
2019 $539 (3.7%) $65 (0.4%) $604 (4.1%) $8,688 (59.6%) $1,589 (10.9%) $10,277 (70.5%) $14,587
2020 $556 (4.8%) $90 (0.8%) $646 (5.6%) $9,262 (80.4%) $1,612 (14.0%) $10,874 (94.4%) $11,520
2021 $497 (3.5%) $204 (1.4%) $701 (4.9%) $10,430 (72.5%) $1,473 (10.2%) $11,904 (82.8%) $14,378
2022 $839 (5.5%) $346 (2.3%) $1,185 (7.8%) $10,104 (66.5%) $2,063 (13.6%) $12,168 (80.1%) $15,187

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simpsonville Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 327th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 230th of 687 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students537430
 19.9%
African American2918
 37.9%
American Indian01
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic9862
 36.7%
Pacific Islander00
White379322
 15%
Two or More Races2923
 20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%39.5%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Simpsonville Elementary

Students at Simpsonville Elementary are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Simpsonville Elementary.

Students who attend Simpsonville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shelby County West Middle School
High : Martha Layne Collins High School

Simpsonville Elementary ranks 141st of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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