Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Drew Elementary School 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 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Drew Elementary School serves the eastern part of Washington, DC, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Drew Elementary School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Motto
Every child successful, every day.
School Rankings
Drew Elementary School 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 Drew Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#206 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
93%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
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 (10-11)
4%
7%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 12-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 Drew Elementary School's ranking?
Drew Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Drew Elementary School?
223 students attend Drew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Drew Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drew Elementary School?
Drew 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 Drew Elementary School offer ?
Drew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Drew Elementary School part of?
Drew Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is Drew Elementary School located?
Drew Elementary School is located in the Northeast Boundary neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 1 other public schools located in Northeast Boundary.
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