Simpson: Schools & Education
Simpson is served by 8 public schools. Concordia Jr-Sr High is the largest at 485 students (grades 7-12). Total enrollment: 1,392 students.
- ~19 residents per school (vs Kansas ~424).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 19 residents per school.
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | Clifton-Clyde, Concordia, Southern Cloud |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2004950, 2005100, 2006510 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,392 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 120 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 751 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 54.0% |
| Schools Count | 8 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Cloud County Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Cloud County Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Concordia |
| Nearest College · Phone | (785) 243-1435 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | RANDOLPH-DECKER PUB. LIB. |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (785) 446-3563 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 107 S GREEN ST., CLYDE KS 66938 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.6 mi |