Overview

Sims Elementary School is a 44,444 square foot school facility constructed in 1956 situated on a 7.95 acre site located in East Austin at 1203 Springdale Road and bordered by Springdale Road, East 12th Street, Webberville Road, and residential homes to the North.

Sims closed after the 2020-2021 school year and was merged with the modernized Norman Elementary School, which is located at 4001 Tannehill Lane and features flexible learning spaces, natural light, outdoor classrooms and new media technology.

Current Status

From August 2024 through May 2026, Sims will serve as swing space for Harris Elementary School staff and students while their campus undergoes a full modernization. Then from August 2026 through May 2028, Sims will similarly serve as swing space for Andrews Elementary School staff and students. To learn more, please visit the District’s Bond Program website.

In addition, the District is hosting a series of community conversations to continue to gather input about the current needs of the community and discuss ideas about how the future use of the site can best address those needs. Please check the Events page for information about upcoming meetings.

Updated March 2025

Sims Elementary Events