


Congress Heights · Grades PK3–5
Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Abram Simon Elementary School creates a learning environment focused on educating the whole child, with a mission to effectively empower and prepare students for future success. The school provides comprehensive programs such as Blended Learning, Interscholastic Sports, and Online Learning to cater to various learning styles and academic needs. Beyond core academics, students can participate in enriching activities including Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys Track, Cheerleading, and benefit from a valuable Kennedy Center Partnership. The school day runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and all students are required to wear a uniform. Lottery priority is extended to applicants in-boundary with a sibling currently attending or in-boundary with a sibling who has been offered a spot.
“Abram Simon Elementary School has created a learning environment that educates the whole child. Our mission is to effectively empower and prepare the "whole-child" to live a meaningful and productive life. Through rigorous learning experiences, led by highly qualified instructors and community partners, students will become critical and creative thinkers, valuable citizens, and responsible decision-makers.”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
Girls and Boys Basketball · Girls and Boys Track · Cheerleading · Kennedy Center Partnership · Cleaner Air and Trees Project
401 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE SE
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at Simon Elementary School (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.
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Simon Elementary School serves grades PK3–5 in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington DC.
Simon Elementary School is located in Ward 8, Congress Heights, Washington DC.
Simon Elementary School is DCPS (DC Public Schools). Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
Simon Elementary School received a 3/5 star rating (★★★☆☆) from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in SY 2018-19. OSSE ratings measure academic achievement, growth, and attendance.
Yes. As a DC public school, Simon Elementary School is tuition-free and open to all DC residents regardless of ward or neighborhood.
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