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Enrollment
507
Elementary
DISTRICT 495 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JASPER CITY·NCES 010189000677
T R Simmons Elementary School
1001 Viking Dr, Jasper, AL 35501 · (205) 387-2535 · Walker County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL507 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.6:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
262 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 58%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 40 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 246 | 49% |
| Grade 1 | 221 | 44% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
T R Simmons Elementary School→Memorial Park Elementary School→Maddox Intermediate School→Jasper Junior High School→Jasper High School
Based on grade levels within Jasper City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where T R Simmons Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Walker County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 507 | #285 of 709 | #4 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.5:1 | #396 of 655 | #5 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.1% | #151 of 658 | #1 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.7% | #463 of 696 | #10 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +10.2% | #130 of 262 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
507
+94 (+23%) vs 2020
+2% since 1990-91, when it was 499
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 12.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 507 | 29 | 17.5:1 | 52% (262) |
| 2023-24 | 519 | 31 | 16.7:1 | 56% (291) |
| 2022-23 | 526 | 26 | 20.2:1 | 52% (275) |
| 2020-21 | 413 | 32 | 12.9:1 | 53% (219) |
| 2017-18 | 460 | 32 | 14.4:1 | 50% (229) |
| 2015-16 | 573 | 32 | 17.9:1 | 55% (317) |
| 2010-11 | 513 | 47 | 10.9:1 | 43% (219) |
| 2000-01 | 422 | 31 | 13.6:1 | 40% (167) |
| 1990-91 | 499 | 25 | 20.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for T R Simmons Elementary School.
About T R Simmons Elementary School
T R Simmons Elementary School is one of the public schools in Jasper, Alabama. It is a medium-sized elementary school. It enrolled 507 students in pre-K through 1 for the 2024-25 school year.
Jasper City runs 5 schools with a combined 2,950 students. T R Simmons Elementary School is one of them.
At 57%, White students outnumber all other groups at T R Simmons Elementary School combined. The remaining students are 22% Hispanic, 13% Black, and 6% multiracial. Among people living in Walker County, the White share is about 87%. T R Simmons Elementary School has a diversity index of 60%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school employs the equivalent of 29 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 17.5:1. Elementary schools in Alabama have a similar average ratio of 17.0:1. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at T R Simmons Elementary School is 52%. That is close to the 54% average for public schools in Walker County.
Within Walker County, median household income is about $56,509, about 17% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 24 public schools in Walker County, with a combined enrollment of about 10,041.
Jasper High School is located about 0.3 miles from T R Simmons Elementary School. Within five miles are 5 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Town: Distant, meaning it is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The student count in 2024-25 was 507, 23% above the 413 of 2020-21. The school's ratio rose from 12.9:1 to 17.5:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Walker County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
64,841
Census ACS
Median income
$56,509
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
10,041 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jasper City
- Jasper High SchoolHigh · 850 students
- Maddox Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 643 students
- Memorial Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 483 students
- Jasper Junior High SchoolMiddle · 467 students
Other schools in Jasper
- Jasper High SchoolHigh · 850 students
- Maddox Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 643 students
- Valley Junior High SchoolElementary · 602 students
- Curry Elementary SchoolElementary · 550 students
- Memorial Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 483 students
- Jasper Junior High SchoolMiddle · 467 students
Nearby schools
- Jasper High School0.3 mi · 850
- Jasper Junior High School0.3 mi · 467
- Maddox Intermediate School0.8 mi · 643
- Memorial Park Elementary School1.6 mi · 483
- Valley Junior High School4.9 mi · 602
- Bankhead Middle School6.3 mi · 298
Frequently asked questions
About T R Simmons Elementary SchoolHow many students attend T R Simmons Elementary School?
T R Simmons Elementary School enrolls approximately 507 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does T R Simmons Elementary School serve?
T R Simmons Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T R Simmons Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at T R Simmons Elementary School is approximately 17.5:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at T R Simmons Elementary School?
At T R Simmons Elementary School, the student body is approximately 57% White, 22% Hispanic, 13% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees T R Simmons Elementary School?
T R Simmons Elementary School is overseen by Jasper City in Walker County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.