Madison Richard Simis School

976 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Madison Richard Simis School, located in the North Central neighborhood of Phoenix, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from preschool through fourth grade. As part of the Madison Elementary School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, inclusive community culture. It frequently earns high marks from parents and community members for its commitment to both rigorous academics and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond standard core curricula, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various enrichment programs, including music, art, and physical education. The school also benefits from a very active parent-teacher organization (the Simis School Community Organization), which plays a significant role in funding special projects, events, and resources that enhance the campus experience. With its central location and long-standing reputation for excellence, Madison Richard Simis remains a pillar of the local Phoenix education system.

976

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison Richard Simis School
Demographic	Student Count
White	614
Hispanic	223
Black	26
Asian	19
Two or More	89
American Indian	5

White
614 (62.9%)
Hispanic
223 (22.8%)
Two or More
89 (9.1%)
Black
26 (2.7%)
Asian
19 (1.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Elementary District (4270)
Phone:	(602)664-7300
Website:	http://madisonaz.org/simis
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	976
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 76

Kindergarten 181

Grade 1 175

Grade 2 194

Grade 3 169

Grade 4 181