Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, School-within-school At Goding ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School-within-school At Goding ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
School-within-school At Goding's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Nothing without joy! Niente Senza Gioia!
School Rankings
School-within-school At Goding ranks within the top 10% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School-within-school At Goding is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 220 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
28%
63%
White
49%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School-within-school At Goding's ranking?
School-within-school At Goding is ranked #22 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are School-within-school At Goding often compared to?
School-within-school At Godingis often viewed alongside schools like Ludlow-taylor Elementary School, Maury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend School-within-school At Goding?
325 students attend School-within-school At Goding.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of School-within-school At Goding students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School-within-school At Goding?
School-within-school At Goding has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does School-within-school At Goding offer ?
School-within-school At Goding offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School-within-school At Goding part of?
School-within-school At Goding is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is School-within-school At Goding located?
School-within-school At Goding is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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