Hearst Elementary School
Tel:
(202)282-0106
- Hearst Elementary School serves 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher 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 65-69% (which is higher than the District of Columbia state average of 31%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District of Columbia state level of 11:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 90%.
Top Placements
Hearst Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hearst Elementary School's student population of 312 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 312 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hearst Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hearst Elementary School is 0.69, 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 | #19 out of 200 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 29% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 31% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 16% |
| Black | 35% | 70% |
| White | 42% | 10% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 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 to Hearst Elementary School is Wilson High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Dc Alternative Learning Academywest (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Dc Alternative Learning Academywest Special Education School
Grades: 6-8 | 41 students
0.5 miles
3920 Alton Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202)442-4800 0.5 6-8 41 - Washington Eaton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 477 students
0.7 miles
3301 Lowell St Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202)282-0103 0.7 PK-5 477 - Washington Janney Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 722 students
0.7 miles
4130 Albemarle St Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202)282-0110 0.7 PK-5 722 - Washington Wilson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1750 students
0.7 miles
3950 Chesapeake St Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202)282-0120 0.7 9-12 1750 - Washington Deal Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1477 students
0.8 miles
3815 Fort Dr Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202)939-2010 0.8 6-8 1477
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