Van Ness Es

1150 5th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Ness Es ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 30% in DC
  • : 30-39% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Van Ness Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Overview

Van Ness Es's student population of 371 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Van Ness Es ranks within the top 30% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Ness Es is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DC)
#52 out of 212 schools
(Top 30%)
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(18-19)
30-39%
32%
(18-19)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
17%
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Black
59%
65%
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White
25%
13%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Van Ness Es's ranking?
Van Ness Es is ranked #52 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Van Ness Es often compared to?
Van Ness Esis often viewed alongside schools like Brent Es, Eagle Pcs - Capitol Riverfront by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Van Ness Es?
371 students attend Van Ness Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Van Ness Es students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Ness Es?
Van Ness Es has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Ness Es offer ?
Van Ness Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Van Ness Es part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-39% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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