Michael T Simmons Elementary

479 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

479

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michael T Simmons Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	66
Black	15
Asian	26
Two or More	37
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	5

White
316 (66.1 %)
Hispanic
66 (13.8 %)
Two or More
37 (7.7 %)
Asian
26 (5.4 %)
Black
15 (3.1 %)
American Indian
13 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tumwater School District
Phone:	(360)709-7100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 96