Brightwood Education Campus is a public school located in the Northwest quadrant of the District of Columbia.
Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brightwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brightwood EC serves the northern part of Washington, DC, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest zone boundary located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brightwood Elementary School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Motto
Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts.
School Rankings
Brightwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brightwood Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
5%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brightwood Elementary School's ranking?
Brightwood Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Brightwood Elementary School?
646 students attend Brightwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Brightwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brightwood Elementary School?
Brightwood Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brightwood Elementary School offer ?
Brightwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brightwood Elementary School part of?
Brightwood Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is Brightwood Elementary School located?
Brightwood Elementary School is located in the Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Sixteenth Street Heights.
School Calendar
View the Brightwood Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break: No school for students and teachers
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break: No school for students and teachers
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 17, 2027 (Thursday)
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