SIMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Simon ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 274 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Simon ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Simon Elementary School, located at 401 Mississippi Ave SE in Washington, D.C., is a public school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Ward 8, the school serves the local community by providing foundational elementary education. As part of the DCPS network, the school follows the district’s broader mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s official portal through the DCPS website serves as the primary hub for parents and community members to access essential information, including academic calendars, enrollment procedures, and district-wide educational resources. Like many schools in the D.C. area, Simon Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student body. For specific details regarding current performance metrics, extracurricular programming, or staff information, the school’s profile on the DCPS website remains the most reliable resource for prospective and current families.

For more information, contact Simon ES at (202) 645-3360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.