Simmons Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
99%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Simmons Elementary School?
222 students attend Simmons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Simmons Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simmons Elementary School?
Simmons Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Simmons Elementary School offer ?
Simmons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Simmons Elementary School part of?
Simmons Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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