- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tumwater, WA
Michael T Simmons Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Michael T Simmons Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530910001542
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael T Simmons Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Tumwater · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael T Simmons Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael T Simmons Elementary ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Tumwater, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Michael T Simmons Elementary shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 530910001542 · Tumwater, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.3:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tumwater High School (1,117 students)
Michael T Simmons Elementary shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Michael T Simmons Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tumwater High
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- George Bush Mi
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- A G West Black
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- Tumwater Middl
Tumwater Middle School
665 students
- Peter G Schmid
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
606 students
- This school
Michael T Simmons Elementary
457 students
What this shows Michael T Simmons Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael T Simmons Elementary compares
Michael T Simmons Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Washington - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 4.8%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Michael T Simmons Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michael T Simmons Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Bush Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael T Simmons Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Tumwater
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Michael T Simmons Elementary
How many students attend Michael T Simmons Elementary?
Michael T Simmons Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tumwater, WA. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael T Simmons Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael T Simmons Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michael T Simmons Elementary?
31.3% of students at Michael T Simmons Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael T Simmons Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Michael T Simmons Elementary is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Tumwater, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael T Simmons Elementary?
Michael T Simmons Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Michael T Simmons Elementary rank among public schools in Tumwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael T Simmons Elementary ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Tumwater, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tumwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides Michael T Simmons Elementary, Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students), George Bush Middle School (762 students), and A G West Black Hills High School (753 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.