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#311 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 24% in state

Simpsonville Elementary

Elementary School · Shelby County · Simpsonville, KY

A Shelby County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6725 Shelbyville Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067

  • Math 57% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2025)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$14,040
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Simpsonville Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Simpsonville Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,714/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simpsonville), 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

$93,899

Median home value

$336,100

Median rent

$813/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Marnel C. Moorman SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–83.7 mi781Compare →
Clear Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8K–5Not available426Compare →
Heritage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–5Not available389Compare →
Southside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1K–5Not available417Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Shelby County

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#3 of 13
District spending per student
$14,040NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Simpsonville Elementary is listed in Shelby County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Simpsonville Elementary

Simpsonville Elementary is a public elementary school in Simpsonville, KY, part of Shelby County, serving approximately 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Simpsonville Elementary

What grades does Simpsonville Elementary serve?

Simpsonville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Simpsonville Elementary?

Simpsonville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpsonville Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Simpsonville Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Simpsonville Elementary rank in KY?

Simpsonville Elementary ranks #311 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Simpsonville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Simpsonville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Simpsonville Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Simpsonville Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Simpsonville Elementary a charter school?

No, Simpsonville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Simpsonville Elementary a Title I school?

No, Simpsonville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Simpsonville Elementary?

37.1% of students at Simpsonville Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
431
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
Area population (ZIP 40067)
6,253
Area average commute
25.8 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 40067; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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