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Emmett O'brien Vocational School (Closed 2023)

219 50th St Se
Washington, DC 20019

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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

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Emmett O'brien Vocational School
Pre-K	84
Kind	38
1	58
2	44
3	47
4	42
5	52

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Total Students

365 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Emmett O'brien Vocational School
2023	365
2022	365
2021	365
2020	365
2019	365
2018	365
2017	365
2016	365
2015	365

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Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Emmett O'brien Vocational School
2023	21
2022	21
2021	21
2020	21
2019	21
2018	21
2017	21
2016	21
2015	21

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This School

State Level (DC)

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Emmett O'brien Vocational School	District Of Columbia	District Of Columbia Public Schools
2023	17:1	11:1	12:1
2022	17:1	11:1	12:1
2021	17:1	12:1	12:1
2020	17:1	12:1	12:1
2019	17:1	12:1	12:1
2018	17:1	11:1	11:1
2017	17:1	11:1	11:1
2016	17:1	12:1	13:1
2015	17:1	12:1	13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

19%

Black

100%

63%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Emmett O'brien Vocational School	District Of Columbia	District Of Columbia Public Schools
2023	100%	64%	62%
2022	100%	65%	63%
2021	100%	66%	64%
2020	100%	67%	65%
2019	100%	67%	65%
2018	100%	70%	68%
2017	100%	70%	68%
2016	100%	68%	70%
2015	100%	69%	66%

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White

n/a

13%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.00

0.55

Eligible for

82%

49%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Emmett O'brien Vocational School	District Of Columbia	District Of Columbia Public Schools
2023	82%	50%	63%
2022	82%	52%	64%
2021	82%	53%	65%
2020	82%	58%	68%
2019	82%	58%	68%
2016	81%	61%	72%
2015	81%	86%	89%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Emmett O'brien Vocational School	District Of Columbia	District Of Columbia Public Schools
2023	3%	8%	1%
2022	3%	8%	1%
2021	3%	8%	1%
2020	3%	9%	1%
2019	3%	9%	1%
2016	3%	10%	1%
2015	3%	2%	1%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

District Of Columbia Public Schools

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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