Shadd Elementary School serves 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
100%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shadd Elementary School?
117 students attend Shadd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Shadd Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadd Elementary School?
Shadd Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shadd Elementary School offer ?
Shadd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shadd Elementary School part of?
Shadd Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.
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