Elementary Schools in Simpson County

Summary:

The elementary schools in Simpson County, Kentucky serve students from grades K-5 and include Simpson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Franklin Elementary School. These schools face challenges common to many rural communities, including high rates of chronic absenteeism and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the three schools, Lincoln Elementary School stands out as a top performer, ranking 262 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the Simpson County and state averages in several subject areas, including mathematics, reading, and editing and mechanics. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Simpson Elementary School performed above the state average in 3rd-grade mathematics and reading, the schools in Simpson County face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all three having high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.4% to 71.03%. These disparities in student demographics and academic performance highlight the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the region.

District Detail

430 S College St
Franklin, KY 42135

(270) 586-8877

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,080

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)			KSA Reading (2025)			KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK-K	211 S Main St	Franklin	42134	Simpson County	Simpson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 586-3241	324	20	16.2	70.1%	235 (72.5%)	22 (6.8%)	25 (7.7%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.7%)								(n/a)											$20,021	$1,896	$648	$2,544	$11,304	$2,265	$13,569
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	4-5	601 John J. Johnson Ave	Franklin	42134	Simpson County	Simpson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 586-7133	463	32	14.4	65.7%	364 (78.6%)	29 (6.3%)	30 (6.5%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.6%)	46	371^st of 685 public elementary schools	45.8%		59.3	262^nd of 685 public elementary schools	61.8%	109		44.0	49.0		45.0	44.0	34.0	31.0	40.0	52.0	$17,276	$1,376	$439	$1,815	$9,069	$2,281	$11,350
Simpson Elementary School	Public	1-3	721 Witt Rd	Franklin	42134	Simpson County	Simpson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 586-4414	731	45	16.2	66.6%	559 (76.5%)	54 (7.4%)	53 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (8.6%)								(n/a)	47.0			53.0							$16,737	$1,261	$433	$1,694	$8,877	$2,124	$11,001

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Logan County	12.54 mi	7	59^th
Warren County	12.62 mi	35	64^th
Kentucky Technical System	17.09 mi	53
Bowling Green Independent	18.03 mi	10	85^th
Russellville Independent	19.61 mi	4	151^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.