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#821 of 1,284 schools in KY
Simpson Elementary School
Elementary School · Simpson County · Franklin, KY
A Simpson County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
721 Witt Road, Franklin, KY 42134
- Math 47% proficient (2025)
- Reading 53% proficient (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Simpson Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Simpson 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,023/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$55,347
Median home value
$193,300
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Simpson County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Simpson Elementary School is listed in Simpson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Simpson Elementary School
Simpson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Franklin, KY, part of Simpson County, serving approximately 710 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #821 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Simpson Elementary School
What grades does Simpson Elementary School serve?
Simpson Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Simpson Elementary School?
Simpson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpson Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Simpson Elementary School rank in KY?
Simpson Elementary School ranks #821 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Simpson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Simpson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Simpson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Simpson Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Simpson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Simpson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Simpson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Simpson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Simpson Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Simpson 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 710
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Simpson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (270) 586-4414
- Area population (ZIP 42134)
- 19,117
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 42134; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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