Michael T Simmons Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tumwater, Washington 98512 · Tumwater School District
#197 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#6951 of 50,301 nationally
About Michael T Simmons Elementary
Michael T Simmons Elementary is a public elementary located in Tumwater, in the Tumwater School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 457 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 197th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (66th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 457.
There are 9 schools in Tumwater; Michael T Simmons Elementary ranks 1st of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Michael T Simmons Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Michael T Simmons Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tumwater Hill Elementary
Tumwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students · 1.4 km away
Tumwater Middle School
Tumwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students · 1.8 km away
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
Tumwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 2.0 km away
Tumwater High School
Tumwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,117 students · 2.2 km away
Olympia High School
Olympia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,901 students · 2.5 km away
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
Tumwater · Public elementary · Grades K–8
600 students · 2.5 km away
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
Tumwater · Public high · Grades 6–12
5 students · 2.6 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students · 2.9 km away
Pioneer Elementary School
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students · 2.9 km away
Washington Middle School
Olympia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Evergreen Heights Elementary
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457 students
Eagleridge Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
Meredith Hill Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Cougar Ridge Elementary
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
Covington Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Lakewood Elementary School
Marysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Michael T Simmons Elementary a good school?
Michael T Simmons Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 76.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #197 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Michael T Simmons Elementary rank in Washington?
Michael T Simmons Elementary ranks #197 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #6951 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Michael T Simmons Elementary?
Michael T Simmons Elementary had 457 students in 2025.
Is Michael T Simmons Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Michael T Simmons Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Michael T Simmons Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Michael T Simmons Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.