At a glance
Reported students
457
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428.5
Michael T Simmons Elementary: 457 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 466
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.86
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Michael T Simmons Elementary
Michael T Simmons Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tumwater. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Tumwater School District. NCES reports 457 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, below the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.6%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Michael T Simmons Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 4.68
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.7%
- Hispanic16.6%
- Black2.8%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tumwater School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tumwater Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Black Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Littlerock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
343 reported students
East Olympia Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
579 reported students
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
606 reported students
Tumwater Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
665 reported students
Public schools near Michael T Simmons Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater Hill Elementary Elementary · Tumwater School District | PK–05 | 400 | 0.9 mi |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary Elementary · Tumwater School District | PK–05 | 606 | 1.2 mi |
| Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight Elementary · Mary M Knight School District | KG–08 | 600 | 1.6 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Olympia School District | KG–05 | 300 | 1.8 mi |
| Pioneer Elementary School Elementary · Olympia School District | PK–05 | 384 | 1.8 mi |
| Centennial Elementary Elementary · Olympia School District | PK–05 | 434 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Michael T Simmons Elementary
What grades does Michael T Simmons Elementary serve?
Michael T Simmons Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tumwater School District.
How many students attend Michael T Simmons Elementary?
Michael T Simmons Elementary reported 457 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 466 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Michael T Simmons Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 457 students and 34.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Michael T Simmons Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Michael T Simmons Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tumwater School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Michael T Simmons Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Michael T Simmons Elementary in?
Michael T Simmons Elementary is part of Tumwater School District, based in Tumwater, WA, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Michael T Simmons Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tumwater Hill Elementary (0.9 mi), Peter G Schmidt Elementary (1.2 mi), Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.