Below Average
#1216 of 1,356 schools in AL
T R Simmons Elementary School
Elementary School · Jasper City · Jasper, AL
A Jasper City elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 Viking Dr, Jasper, AL 35501
- Math 51% proficient (2016)
- Reading 39% proficient (2016)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at T R Simmons Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2009–2016), then recovered 8 points since 2013, reaching 45% in 2016.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where T R Simmons Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,758/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jasper), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,918
Median home value
$150,300
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 4.9 mi | 579 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jasper City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,293NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
T R Simmons Elementary School is listed in Jasper City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About T R Simmons Elementary School
T R Simmons Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jasper, AL, part of Jasper City, serving approximately 519 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,216 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about T R Simmons Elementary School
What grades does T R Simmons Elementary School serve?
T R Simmons Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend T R Simmons Elementary School?
T R Simmons Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T R Simmons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at T R Simmons Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does T R Simmons Elementary School rank in AL?
T R Simmons Elementary School ranks #1,216 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is T R Simmons Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
T R Simmons Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at T R Simmons Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, T R Simmons Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is T R Simmons Elementary School a charter school?
No, T R Simmons Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is T R Simmons Elementary School a Title I school?
No, T R Simmons Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T R Simmons Elementary School?
56.1% of students at T R Simmons Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Walker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (205) 387-2535
- Area population (ZIP 35501)
- 10,032
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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