Enrollment
173
Elementary
DISTRICT 217 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RUSSELL COUNTY·NCES 201131000943
Simpson Elem
1323 N Main St, Russell, KS 67665 · (785) 483-6180 · Russell County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL173 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
84 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 51%
Community
0
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 | 32 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 77 | 45% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 37% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 58% · 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
Based on grade levels within Russell County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Simpson Elem
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Elem this school | 173 | 48.6% | N/A |
| Moundridge Elem Moundridge | 182 | 48.4% | 52.4% |
| McKinley Elem Abilene | 196 | 47.4% | 42.3% |
| Appanoose Elementary School Pomona | 191 | 45.0% | 45.8% |
| Garfield Elem Clay Center | 170 | 45.9% | 53.1% |
| Burlingame Elementary Burlingame | 142 | 47.9% | 33.3% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Simpson Elem ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 173 | #573 of 714 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 48.6% | #388 of 658 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
173
+37 (+27%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 219
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 11.3:1
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 | 173 | 12.8 | 13.5:1 | 49% (84) |
| 2023-24 | 165 | 13.2 | 12.5:1 | 50% (83) |
| 2022-23 | 157 | 13.1 | 12.0:1 | 59% (93) |
| 2020-21 | 136 | 12 | 11.3:1 | 56% (76) |
| 2017-18 | 155 | 11.2 | 13.8:1 | 55% (85) |
| 2015-16 | 143 | 11 | 13.0:1 | 62% (88) |
| 2010-11 | 188 | 14 | 13.4:1 | 50% (94) |
| 2000-01 | 202 | 15 | 13.5:1 | 45% (90) |
| 1990-91 | 219 | 12 | 18.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Simpson Elem.
Since 2017-18: students up 12% (155 to 173); teachers up 14% (11.2 to 12.8).
About Simpson Elem
Simpson Elem is a public small elementary school in Russell, Kansas. Its 173 students are spread across pre-K through 1. The school's enrollment is 45% smaller than the 313 average for elementary schools in Kansas.
Simpson Elem reports to Russell County, which has 4 schools and 950 students.
The large majority of students at Simpson Elem, 88%, are White. The next largest groups are 6% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. County-wide, about 90% of residents are White. By the diversity index, Simpson Elem comes in at 22%.
Teachers at the school number 12.8 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 13.5:1. Elementary schools in Kansas have a similar average ratio of 13.2:1. Roughly 49% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. That is close to the 50% average for public schools in Russell County.
Within Russell County, median household income is about $62,392, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 5 public schools in Russell County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,075.
Russell Junior-Senior High is the public school closest to Simpson Elem, about 0.5 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
Federal data place Simpson Elem in the Town: Remote locale, which means it is in a town far from an urbanized area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count grew from 136 to 173. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 13.5:1, from 11.3:1.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Russell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,679
Census ACS
Median income
$62,392
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,075 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Russell County
- Russell Junior-Senior HighHigh · 328 students
- Bickerdyke ElemElementary · 261 students
- Ruppenthal MiddleMiddle · 188 students
Other schools in Russell
- Russell Junior-Senior HighHigh · 328 students
- Bickerdyke ElemElementary · 261 students
- Ruppenthal MiddleMiddle · 188 students
Other Simpson Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Simpson Elementary. Simpson Elem is the 5th largest of the 5.
- Simpson Elementary SchoolPeachtree Corners, GA · 881 students
- Simpson Elementary SchoolFranklin, KY · 731 students
- Simpson Elementary SchoolWAXAHACHIE, TX · 592 students
- Simpson Elementary SchoolBridgeport, WV · 522 students
Nearby schools
- Russell Junior-Senior High0.5 mi · 328
- Ruppenthal Middle0.6 mi · 188
- Bickerdyke Elem0.7 mi · 261
- Victoria Junior-Senior High School15.6 mi · 110
- Victoria Elementary15.9 mi · 153
- Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified20.8 mi · 125
Frequently asked questions
About Simpson ElemHow large is Simpson Elem?
Simpson Elem enrolls approximately 173 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Simpson Elem serve?
Simpson Elem serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpson Elem?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Simpson Elem is approximately 13.5:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Simpson Elem?
At Simpson Elem, the student body is approximately 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Simpson Elem?
Simpson Elem is overseen by Russell County in Russell County.
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