Simon Elementary School
Tel:
(202) 645-3360
Simon Elementary School serves 274 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 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Simon Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Simon Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 274 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Simon Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Simon Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #157 out of 208 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | 97% | 69% |
| White | n/a | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Hart Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Ballou High School Grades: 9-12 | 880 students
0.2 miles
3401 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3400 0.2 9-12 880 - Washington Ballou Stay High School Grades: 9-12 | 271 students
0.2 miles
3401 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390 0.2 9-12 271 - Washington Hart Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 337 students
0.2 miles
601 Mississippi Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 671-6426 0.2 6-8 337 - Washington Achievement Preparatory Pcs Middle School Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 476 students
0.4 miles
908 Wahler Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1214 0.4 4-8 476 - Washington Center City Pcs Congress Heights Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 256 students
0.4 miles
220 High View Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070 0.4 PK-8 256
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