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Stanton Elementary School vs. Smothers Elementary School

Should you attend Stanton Elementary School or Smothers Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Stanton Elementary School
2701 Naylor Rd. Se
Washington, DC 20020
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Smothers Elementary School
4400 Brooks St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Stanton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Smothers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stanton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than 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.
Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smothers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than 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.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
306 students
232 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stanton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smothers Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stanton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smothers Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stanton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smothers Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stanton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smothers Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#212 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
#187 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stanton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smothers Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stanton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smothers Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stanton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smothers Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Top 50% in DC)
≤20%
(Top 30% in DC)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Stanton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Smothers Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
67
63
Kindergarten Students
37
26
Grade 1 Students
32
22
Grade 2 Students
40
31
Grade 3 Students
45
39
Grade 4 Students
43
27
Grade 5 Students
42
24

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smothers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stanton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smothers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
98%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stanton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smothers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stanton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.04
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stanton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smothers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stanton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smothers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(10-11 School Year Data)
6%
(10-11 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stanton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smothers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
 
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