Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hearst Es ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hearst Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hearst Es's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hearst Es ranks within the top 10% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hearst Es is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 212 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
10%
17%
Black
17%
65%
White
52%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearst Es's ranking?
Hearst Es is ranked #18 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Hearst Es often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Hearst Es?
334 students attend Hearst Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hearst Es students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hearst Es?
Hearst Es has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hearst Es offer ?
Hearst Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hearst Es part of?
Hearst Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Hearst Es located?
Hearst Es is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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