Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Truesdell 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 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Truesdell EC serves the northern part of Washington, DC, covering an approximate area of 0.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about half a mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Truesdell Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To help our students grow both in and out of the classroom.
School Rankings
Truesdell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truesdell Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
5%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Truesdell Elementary School's ranking?
Truesdell Elementary School is ranked #124 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Truesdell Elementary School?
370 students attend Truesdell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Truesdell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Truesdell Elementary School?
Truesdell Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Truesdell Elementary School offer ?
Truesdell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Truesdell Elementary School part of?
Truesdell Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is Truesdell Elementary School located?
Truesdell Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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