Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawrence E. Boone Es ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence E. Boone Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lawrence E. Boone Es's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrence E. Boone Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence E. Boone Es is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
17%
Black
93%
65%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence E. Boone Es's ranking?
Lawrence E. Boone Es is ranked #166 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Lawrence E. Boone Es?
424 students attend Lawrence E. Boone Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lawrence E. Boone Es students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence E. Boone Es?
Lawrence E. Boone Es has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence E. Boone Es offer ?
Lawrence E. Boone Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lawrence E. Boone Es part of?
Lawrence E. Boone Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Lawrence E. Boone Es located?
Lawrence E. Boone Es is located in the Fairlawn neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Fairlawn.
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