Simon Elementary School
Tel:
(202)645-3360
- Simon Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 29%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 31%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Top Placements
Simon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Simon Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 276 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Simon Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Simon Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
| Overall School Rank | #151 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 29% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 31% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | 98% | 70% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | of Columbia Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Simon Elementary School is Ballou High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Hart Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Ballou High School Grades: 9-12 | 930 students
0.2 miles
3401 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202)645-3400 0.2 9-12 930 - Washington Ballou Stay Grades: 9-12 | 251 students
0.2 miles
3401 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202)645-3390 0.2 9-12 251 - Washington Hart Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 349 students
0.2 miles
601 Mississippi Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202)671-6426 0.2 6-8 349 - Washington Achievement Preparatory Pcs Middle School Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 468 students
0.4 miles
908 Wahler Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202)562-1214 0.4 4-8 468 - Washington Center City Pcs Congress Heights Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 253 students
0.4 miles
220 High View Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202)562-7070 0.4 PK-8 253
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