MICHAEL T SIMMONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Michael T Simmons Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tumwater School District school district, located in Tumwater, WA with about 699 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, Michael T Simmons Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Michael T. Simmons Elementary School, located in Tumwater, Washington, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Tumwater School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character-building initiatives, the school strives to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of discovery.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and families work together to create a safe and engaging educational space. With a focus on meeting the diverse needs of every student, Michael T. Simmons utilizes modern instructional practices to help children build critical thinking skills and personal confidence. Located in the heart of the Tumwater community, the school remains a vital hub for neighborhood families, promoting strong partnerships between home and school to ensure every student feels valued and motivated to excel.
For more information, contact Michael T Simmons Elementary at (360) 709-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tumwater, WA 98512
(360) 709-7100
MICHAEL T SIMMONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tumwater, WA with about 699 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tumwater School District
- Total Students:
- 699
- Teachers:
- 36.23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 699 students
- White
- 69.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.6%
- Two or more races
- 11.0%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.