Is Simon Elementary School a good school?

Simon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.7% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

How many students attend Simon Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Simon Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Simon Elementary School?

Students at Simon Elementary School are 91% African American, 8% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Simon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Simon Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Hart Middle School High : Ballou High School

Simon Elementary School

Summary:

Simon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 205 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the relatively high spending of $34,123 per student, Simon Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the DCPS district and the overall District of Columbia in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12% of 3rd graders at Simon Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 35% for DCPS and 28.2% for the District of Columbia. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (over 91%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 94-99% African American students. Simon Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of DC elementary schools, with a ranking of 110 out of 126 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

The nearby schools, including both traditional public schools like Patterson Elementary School and public charter schools like Center City PCS - Congress Heights, show a range of academic performance, with some schools outperforming the district and city-wide averages, while others, like Hendley Elementary School, also struggle with low proficiency rates. Addressing the persistent challenges at Simon Elementary School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

401 Mississippi Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20032

(202) 645-3360

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $34,123

Students who attend Simon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hart Middle School
High:	Ballou High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 205

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.2%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Asian:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Simon Elementary School ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 64^th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.2%), Hispanic (8.3%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simon Elementary School is 7.8, which is the 5^th best among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

Compare Simon Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simon Elementary School is $34,123, which is the 12^th highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Simon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 26^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Simon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Simon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	20.55	98^th	111	11.7%
2011	35.58	73^rd	111	34.2%
2012	34.67	75^th	112	33.0%
2014	21.78	88^th	109	19.3%
2015	23.54	75^th	97	22.7%
2016	20.90	85^th	99	14.1%
2017	11.21	107^th	108	0.9%
2018	19.01	107^th	120	10.8%
2019	9.88	122^nd	122	0.0%
2023	39.25	65^th	128	49.2%
2024	22.35	110^th	126	12.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Simon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.63	86^th	110	21.8%
2019	8.24	117^th	117	0.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Simon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.35	82^nd	90	8.9%
2019	9.83	90^th	91	1.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Simon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.38	106^th	113	6.2%
2019	15.83	107^th	113	5.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Simon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.71	84^th	100	16.0%
2019	10.24	105^th	106	0.9%

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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Simon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	439	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	422	422
1990	0	420	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
1991	0	441	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
1992	0	490	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
1993	1	484	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1994	0	474	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
1995	0	549	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
1996	0	549	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
1997	0	530	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1998	0	501	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	502
1999	0	490	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	491
2000	0	483	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	484
2001	0	527	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
2002	0	405	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
2003	0	405	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
2004	0	363	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	364
2005	0	305	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2006	0	324	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2007	0	322	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2008	1	294	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
2009	1	313	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2010	0	309	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2011	0	293	0	0	0	0	0	0	293
2012	0	252	0	2	0	0	0	0	254
2013	0	269	0	1	0	0	0	0	270
2014	0	295	0	1	0	0	0	0	296
2015	0	289	0	4	0	0	0	0	293
2016	0	294	0	7	0	0	0	0	301
2017	1	270	0	5	0	0	0	0	276
2018	0	265	0	8	0	0	1	0	274
2019	0	236	0	5	0	0	0	0	241
2020	0	238	0	15	0	0	0	0	253
2021	2	210	0	21	0	0	1	0	234
2022	0	203	0	20	0	0	0	0	223
2023	0	187	1	17	0	0	0	0	205

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Simon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	31.0	14.1	78.6
1989	422	28.0	15.0	81.8
1990	420	22.0	19.0	27.4
1991	441	23.0	19.1	21.8
1992	490	24.0	20.4	89.8
1993	485	27.0	18.0	90.1
1994	474	24.0	19.8	91.1
1995	549	23.0	23.9	93.1
1996	549	23.0	23.9	93.1
1997	530	27.0	19.6	94.9
1998	502	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	491	32.0	15.3	n/a
2000	484	32.0	15.1	64.5
2001	528	33.0	16.0	93.9
2002	406	n/a	n/a	84.7
2003	406	n/a	n/a	84.7
2004	364	31.0	11.7	81
2005	305	24.0	12.7	76.4
2006	324	24.0	13.5	74.1
2007	322	24.0	13.4	82
2008	295	3.0	98.3	60.7
2009	314	22.4	14.0	80.3
2010	309	27.0	11.4	85.1
2011	293	23.0	12.7	89.8
2012	254	19.0	13.3	63.8
2013	270	20.0	13.5	73.7
2014	296	19.0	15.5	99
2015	293	20.0	14.6	100
2016	301	22.0	13.6	100
2017	276	22.0	12.5	n/a
2018	274	24.5	11.1	n/a
2019	241	22.5	10.7	n/a
2020	253	23.5	10.7	n/a
2021	234	24.5	9.5	n/a
2022	223	18.5	12.0	n/a
2023	205	26.0	7.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Simon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	31.0	14.1	78.6
1989	422	28.0	15.0	81.8
1990	420	22.0	19.0	27.4
1991	441	23.0	19.1	21.8
1992	490	24.0	20.4	89.8
1993	485	27.0	18.0	90.1
1994	474	24.0	19.8	91.1
1995	549	23.0	23.9	93.1
1996	549	23.0	23.9	93.1
1997	530	27.0	19.6	94.9
1998	502	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	491	32.0	15.3	n/a
2000	484	32.0	15.1	64.5
2001	528	33.0	16.0	93.9
2002	406	n/a	n/a	84.7
2003	406	n/a	n/a	84.7
2004	364	31.0	11.7	81
2005	305	24.0	12.7	76.4
2006	324	24.0	13.5	74.1
2007	322	24.0	13.4	82
2008	295	3.0	98.3	60.7
2009	314	22.4	14.0	80.3
2010	309	27.0	11.4	85.1
2011	293	23.0	12.7	89.8
2012	254	19.0	13.3	63.8
2013	270	20.0	13.5	73.7
2014	296	19.0	15.5	99
2015	293	20.0	14.6	100
2016	301	22.0	13.6	100
2017	276	22.0	12.5	n/a
2018	274	24.5	11.1	n/a
2019	241	22.5	10.7	n/a
2020	253	23.5	10.7	n/a
2021	234	24.5	9.5	n/a
2022	223	18.5	12.0	n/a
2023	205	26.0	7.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Simon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,440 (10.9%)	$20,035 (89.1%)	$22,475
2020	$2,741 (11.9%)	$20,346 (88.1%)	$23,087
2021	$3,336 (12.8%)	$22,628 (87.2%)	$25,964
2022	$4,942 (16.3%)	$25,332 (83.7%)	$30,274
2023	$4,545 (13.3%)	$29,577 (86.7%)	$34,123

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 122^nd of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 65^th of 128 Elementary schools	49.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Simon Elementary School)	6.1	30	23.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	43.2	33.9	9.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	27.7	14.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Simon Elementary School)	0	20	20%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	35.8	32.3	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Simon Elementary School)	8.1	13.5	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	39.7	34.8	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Simon Elementary School)	8.1	8.1	0%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	41.4	41.3	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Simon Elementary School)	7.7	13.5	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	36.4	36.2	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	30.5	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	241	205	14.9%
African American	236	187	20.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	17	240%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Simon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)						DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Simon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Mississippi Ave. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3360	205	26	7.8		0 (0.0%)	187 (91.2%)	17 (8.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.3	110^th of 126 public elementary schools	12.7%		39.3	65^th of 128 public elementary schools	49.2%	45	12.0	16.7	8.6				12.0	16.7	8.6				$34,123	$4,545	$29,577
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	908 Wahler Place SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-1307	228	15	14.8		0 (0.0%)	215 (94.3%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	20.9	116^th of 126 public elementary schools	7.9%		28.2	87^th of 128 public elementary schools	32.0%	29	8.7	20.0	16.2				6.5	5.1	10.8				$38,652	$10,029	$28,623
Center City PCS - Congress Heights	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	220 Highview Place SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Center City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-7070	249	21	11.8		0 (0.0%)	232 (93.2%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	61.9	32^nd of 126 public elementary schools	74.6%		53.5	45^th of 128 public elementary schools	64.8%	13	45.5	42.3	38.1	25.0	33.3	47.8	27.3	23.1	38.1	30.0	57.1	43.5	$24,720	$3,323	$21,397
King Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 6th St. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-4900	226	27	8.3		0 (0.0%)	224 (99.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.6	86^th of 126 public elementary schools	31.7%		20.2	118^th of 128 public elementary schools	7.8%	32	23.5	27.8	18.2				17.6	5.5	9.1				$33,804	$4,405	$29,399
Eagle Academy PCS - Congress Heights	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	3400 Wheeler Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Eagle Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 544-2646	284	31	9.1		0 (0.0%)	282 (99.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	6.9						3.4						$49,907	$13,837	$36,070
Hendley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Chesapeake St. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3450	289	27	10.9		0 (0.0%)	277 (95.8%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	15.6	124^th of 126 public elementary schools	1.6%		24	105^th of 128 public elementary schools	18.0%	19	5.4		10.0				5.4	2.8	3.3				$31,456	$4,197	$27,259
KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	3301 Wheeler Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-9101	162	11	14.4		0 (0.0%)	156 (96.3%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$34,403	$5,989	$28,414
KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	3301 Wheeler Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-9101	227	21	10.9		1 (0.4%)	221 (97.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	29.6	87^th of 126 public elementary schools	31.0%		22.6	109^th of 128 public elementary schools	14.8%	22	15.7	17.0					25.5	9.4					$25,501	$3,803	$21,698
Early Childhood Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	885 Barnaby Street SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Early Childhood Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 373-0035	250	17	14.7		0 (0.0%)	235 (94.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)								(n/a)	12.5						6.3						$32,091	$4,301	$27,790
Patterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4399 South Capitol Terr. SW	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-5280	273	34	8.1		0 (0.0%)	269 (98.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	42.8	59^th of 126 public elementary schools	53.2%		28.1	90^th of 128 public elementary schools	29.7%	31	48.1	15.4	6.9				29.6	3.8	10.4				$38,707	$5,156	$33,551

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