Top Rankings
District Of Columbia Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 95 public elementary schools serving 37,691 students in District Of Columbia Public Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Elementary Schools in District Of Columbia Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
116 Schools
190 Schools
# Students
48,635 Students
69,293 Students
# Teachers
4,126 Teachers
6,197 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
District Of Columbia Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
10%
Graduation Rate
74%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
# American Indian Students
62 Students
104 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
937 Students
1,079 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10,220 Students
12,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
18%
# Black Students
28,030 Students
43,026 Students
% Black Students
57%
62%
# White Students
8,281 Students
10,018 Students
% White Students
17%
14%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
35 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,462 Students
2,441 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5,322
9,585
# Students in K Grade:
4,027
6,819
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,852
6,942
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,798
6,659
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,731
6,497
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,828
6,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,502
6,175
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,735
5,739
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,734
5,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,893
5,546
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,336
920
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,043
763
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,625
644
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,209
731
# Ungraded Students:
-
238
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,230 is higher than the state median of $32,689. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,741 is higher than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,665 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$1,690 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,230
$32,689
Spending / Student
$34,741
$32,577
Best District Of Columbia Public Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Janney Es
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Key Es
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Es
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 Broad Branch Rd. Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #44.
Stoddert Es
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4001 Calvert St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Ross Es
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #66.
Mann Es
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Brent Es
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 North Carolina Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #88.
Hearst Es
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3950 37th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0106
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0106
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #99.
Eaton Es
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3301 Lowell St Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0103
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0103
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1010.
Deal MiddleSchool
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3815 Fort Dr. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,396 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Maury Es
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Murch Es
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4810 36th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0130
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0130
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #1313.
Hyde-addison Es
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3219 O St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 282-0170
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 282-0170
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1414.
Shepherd Es
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 576-6140
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 576-6140
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1515.
Oyster-adams Bilingual School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2020 1
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1616.
School-within-school At Goding
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 26th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1717.
Hardy MiddleSchool
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1819 35th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 729-4350
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 729-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #1818.
Ludlow-taylor Es
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
659 G St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1919.
Marie Reed Es
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 18th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Bancroft Es
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1755 Newton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 673-7280
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 673-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Thomson Es
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 L St. Nw
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 898-4660
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 898-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #2222.
Payne Es
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
School Without Walls At Francis-stevens
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2425 N St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 724-4841
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 724-4841
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 12th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3355
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3355
Grades: 1-5
| 422 students
Rank: #2525.
Garrison Es
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #2626.
Seaton Es
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1503 10th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7215
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7215
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Langdon Es
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Evarts St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lasalle-backus Es
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Riggs Rd. Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6340
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #2929.
Burroughs Es
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1820 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #3030.
Bruce-monroe Es At Park View
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3560 Warder St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 576-6222
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 576-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #3131.
Dorothy I. Height Es
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 13th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #3232.
Barnard Es
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Decatur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-1100
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Capitol Hill Montessori School At Logan
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 G St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4467
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4467
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Van Ness Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 5th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Cleveland Es
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1825 8th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-4380
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-4380
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
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