Disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) education is essential in enhancing learners’ preparedness for emergencies. Simulation-based learning, such as fire safety and earthquake drills, is widely used to develop practical skills and improve knowledge retention among students. This study aimed to examine the relationship between simulation exercises and the DRRM skills of learners at Murcia Elementary School, Negros Occidental, during the school year 2023 - 2024. It also sought to determine whether significant differences in DRRM knowledge and skills exist when grouped according to sex, grade level, and family income. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed involving 237 learners from Grades 4, 5, and 6. Data were collected using a structured instrument measuring DRRM knowledge and skills. Statistical analyses included descriptive measures and tests of difference to assess variations across demographic profiles. Findings indicated that both male and female learners demonstrated a high level of DRRM knowledge and skills. Grade 4 learners exhibited the highest competency among all grade levels. Across income groups, learners consistently showed high preparedness. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in DRRM knowledge and skills across grade levels (p < 0.05), while no significant differences were found when grouped by sex or family income (p > 0.05). Simulation exercises are effective in enhancing learners’ DRRM competencies, supporting experiential and situated learning theories. The results highlight the importance of integrating simulation-based activities into the curriculum to strengthen disaster preparedness. Enhancement programs may be developed to sustain and further improve learners’ DRRM skills across grade levels.