Garrison Elementary School
Tel:
(202)673-7263
- Garrison Elementary School serves 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 29%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 31%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District of Columbia state level of 11:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 90%.
Top Placements
Garrison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Garrison Elementary School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 253 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Garrison Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Garrison Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
| Overall School Rank | #89 out of 200 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 29% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 31% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 16% |
| Black | 53% | 70% |
| White | 14% | 10% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | of Columbia Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Garrison Elementary School is Basis Dc Pcs (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Basis Dc Pcs Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 599 students
0.2 miles
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Washington, DC 20004
(202)393-5437 0.2 5-12 599 - Washington Seaton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 341 students
0.2 miles
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(202)673-7215 0.2 PK-5 341 - Washington Cleveland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 321 students
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Washington, DC 20001
(202)939-4380 0.3 PK-5 321 - Washington Creative Minds International Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 341 students
0.3 miles
3700 North Capitol St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202)588-0370 0.3 PK-6 341 - Washington Garnet Patterson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 221 students
0.3 miles
2001 10th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202)673-7329 0.3 6-8 221
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