Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Turner Es ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turner Es's student population of 472 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Turner Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turner Es is 0.02, 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
#212 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
17%
Black
99%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turner Es's ranking?
Turner Es is ranked #212 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Turner Es often compared to?
Turner Esis often viewed alongside schools like Malcolm X Es At Green by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Turner Es?
472 students attend Turner Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Turner Es students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Es?
Turner Es has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Turner Es offer ?
Turner Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Turner Es part of?
Turner Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Turner Es located?
Turner Es is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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