Emmett O'brien Vocational School (Closed 2023)

Emmett O'brien Vocational School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
100%
62%
White
n/a
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Emmett O'brien Vocational School?
365 students attend Emmett O'brien Vocational School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Emmett O'brien Vocational School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emmett O'brien Vocational School?
Emmett O'brien Vocational School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emmett O'brien Vocational School offer ?
Emmett O'brien Vocational School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Emmett O'brien Vocational School part of?
Emmett O'brien Vocational School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.

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