Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garrison Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Garrison Elementary School serves the northwest part of Washington, DC, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Garrison Elementary School's student population of 395 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garrison Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrison Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#35 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
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 Garrison Elementary School's ranking?
Garrison Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Garrison Elementary School often compared to?
Garrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Garrison Elementary School?
395 students attend Garrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Garrison Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garrison Elementary School?
Garrison Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garrison Elementary School offer ?
Garrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garrison Elementary School part of?
Garrison Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is Garrison Elementary School located?
Garrison Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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