Michael T Simmons Elementary School

1205 2nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Michael T Simmons Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : Michael T Simmons Elementary serves the northeast part of Olympia, WA, covering an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being 1.4 miles and the furthest edge located 5.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Michael T Simmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Michael T Simmons Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
Campus Size
18 acres

School Rankings

Michael T Simmons Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Michael T Simmons Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#487 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

57%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

59%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
16%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
64%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
36%
0.56

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
28.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael T Simmons Elementary School's ranking?
Michael T Simmons Elementary School is ranked #487 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Michael T Simmons Elementary School often compared to?
Michael T Simmons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, Littlerock Elementary School, Black Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Michael T Simmons Elementary School?
457 students attend Michael T Simmons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Michael T Simmons Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Michael T Simmons Elementary School?
Michael T Simmons Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Michael T Simmons Elementary School offer ?
Michael T Simmons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Michael T Simmons Elementary School part of?
Michael T Simmons Elementary School is part of Tumwater School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : Michael T Simmons Elementary serves the northeast part of Olympia, WA, covering an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being 1.4 miles and the furthest edge located 5.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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