Elementary Schools in District of Columbia Public Schools


Summary:

The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system encompasses 81 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, with a few schools extending to 8th grade. These schools are located across the diverse neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools providing an exceptional education for their students.

Among the top-performing DCPS elementary schools are Janney Elementary School, Stoddert Elementary School, Brent Elementary School, Hearst Elementary School, and School-Within-School at Goding. These schools consistently outperform the district and city-wide averages, with proficiency rates exceeding 70% in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the lowest-performing DCPS elementary schools struggle to reach even 20% proficiency in core subjects.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the DCPS elementary school system, with no clear correlation between school spending or student-teacher ratios and performance. These stark differences in outcomes raise concerns about educational equity and the need for targeted interventions to support the district's lower-performing schools. Addressing these challenges will be crucial to ensuring all students in District of Columbia Public Schools have access to a high-quality education.

District Detail

 1200 First St NE
Washington, DC 20002

 (202) 727-7377

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 46 District Of Columbia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 51,635

Primary Schools: 79
Middle Schools: 14
High Schools: 20
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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