Hearst Elementary School

Summary:

Hearst Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 347 students in grades PK-5 with a diverse student population. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the District of Columbia, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Hearst Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the overall District of Columbia in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, Hearst's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 61.4%, 69%, and 63.3% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to DCPS scores of 35% and District of Columbia scores of 28.2%. In Mathematics, Hearst's students scored 79.5%, 59.5%, and 64% proficient or better, compared to DCPS scores of 36.2% and District of Columbia scores of 29.9%. Additionally, Hearst's diverse student population, with no single racial group making up more than 52.16% of the student body, reflects the school's commitment to racial equity.

Hearst Elementary School's strong performance is further supported by its high per-student spending of $25,697 for the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the District of Columbia's average, and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.3. When compared to nearby schools, such as Bancroft Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School, and Key Elementary School, Hearst Elementary School stands out as a top-performing institution, making it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality public education in the District of Columbia.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3950 37th St. NW
       Washington, DC  20008


(202) 282-0106

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,697 Help


Students who attend Hearst Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Deal Middle School
High:    Jackson-Reed High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.9%
African American:
18.7%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hearst Elementary School ranks better than 89.7% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 13th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.9%), African American (18.7%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hearst Elementary School is 11.4. 55 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hearst Elementary School is $25,697. 63 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hearst Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hearst Elementary School 13th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Hearst Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hearst Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hearst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 90.46 12th 111 89.2%
2011 85.54 17th 111 84.7%
2012 80.71 20th 112 82.1%
2014 81.09 18th 109 83.5%
2015 78.20 19th 97 80.4%
2016 87.13 14th 99 85.9%
2017 92.16 10th 108 90.7%
2018 88.29 14th 120 88.3%
2019 85.82 15th 122 87.7%
2022 96.06 7th 97 92.8%
2023 95.52 12th 128 90.6%
2024 95.28 13th 126 89.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hearst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.10 12th 110 89.1%
2019 81.56 17th 117 85.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hearst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.18 20th 113 82.3%
2019 87.37 13th 113 88.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Hearst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.21 9th 100 91.0%
2019 69.31 25th 106 76.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hearst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.76 7th 19 63.2%
2019 45.17 15th 21 28.6%
2022 63.51 8th 18 55.6%
2023 43.61 15th 25 40.0%
2024 72.21 6th 26 76.9%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Hearst Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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by a parent
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Open Quote By far the worst school my child has ever attended, from the teachers to the office. The education was so far from par it's not even funny! As a active parent I have seen first hand the disorderly behavior of teachers and class aid in the classrooms. The teachers just don't care if the children are learning,only about 35% of the kids are understanding why they are in the classrooms and are willing to work for there grades, the rest of the class needs special understanding that they will need there confidence built up to perform on grade level. Teachers are only giving 50% effort to make there class amazing, that is the bottom line. All kids are entitled to a education that they can understand, some need to know you care about them and when teachers don't make it there main goal kids can't comprehend why they need to learn on what seems like a uphill climb for some kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hearst Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 44 82 6 26 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 158 158
1990 38 74 12 24 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1991 45 72 15 32 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1992 60 84 15 40 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1993 68 67 10 30 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1994 90 68 9 22 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1995 83 64 9 23 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1996 83 64 9 23 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1997 72 67 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1998 70 69 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1999 85 72 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2000 62 88 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2001 40 98 8 11 2 n/a n/a 0 159
2002 30 98 9 21 1 n/a n/a 0 159
2003 30 98 9 21 1 n/a n/a 0 159
2004 22 99 12 15 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2005 18 111 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 155
2006 36 91 10 18 1 n/a n/a 0 156
2007 36 107 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 160
2008 34 115 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2009 38 114 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2010 36 140 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2011 48 144 15 18 0 0 16 0 241
2012 64 157 14 14 0 2 8 0 259
2013 78 153 12 15 2 1 12 0 273
2014 81 164 12 18 2 4 6 0 287
2015 106 154 11 15 0 0 5 0 291
2016 126 147 13 24 0 0 6 0 316
2017 131 107 23 28 2 0 21 0 312
2018 143 85 24 26 1 0 33 0 312
2019 169 67 26 34 1 0 34 0 331
2020 180 53 34 31 0 0 42 0 340
2021 187 47 30 35 1 0 46 0 346
2022 173 58 27 33 0 0 43 0 334
2023 181 61 32 30 0 0 43 0 347
2024 185 63 26 27 0 0 35 1 337

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hearst Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 158 11.0 14.3 0
1989 158 11.0 14.3 0
1990 148 8.0 18.5 0
1991 164 8.0 20.5 0
1992 199 10.0 19.9 0
1993 175 11.0 15.9 18.9
1994 189 9.0 21.0 12.2
1995 179 10.0 17.9 11.7
1996 179 10.0 17.9 11.7
1997 165 10.0 16.5 9.1
1998 165 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 184 12.0 15.3 n/a
2000 170 12.2 13.9 17.1
2001 159 10.0 15.9 17
2002 159 n/a n/a 20.1
2003 159 n/a n/a 20.1
2004 148 12.0 12.3 13.5
2005 155 10.0 15.5 20.6
2006 156 10.0 15.6 12.2
2007 160 14.0 11.4 19.4
2008 163 5.0 32.6 14.7
2009 163 14.0 11.6 29.4
2010 197 16.0 12.3 25.9
2011 241 15.0 16.0 98.8
2012 259 18.0 14.3 30.5
2013 273 20.0 13.6 28.2
2014 287 22.0 13.0 99
2015 291 24.0 12.1 99
2016 316 26.0 12.1 15.5
2017 312 31.5 9.9 n/a
2018 312 27.0 11.5 n/a
2019 331 27.5 12.0 n/a
2020 340 29.5 11.5 n/a
2021 346 28.5 12.1 n/a
2022 334 30.5 10.9 n/a
2023 347 26.0 13.3 n/a
2024 337 29.5 11.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hearst Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 158 11.0 14.3 0
1989 158 11.0 14.3 0
1990 148 8.0 18.5 0
1991 164 8.0 20.5 0
1992 199 10.0 19.9 0
1993 175 11.0 15.9 18.9
1994 189 9.0 21.0 12.2
1995 179 10.0 17.9 11.7
1996 179 10.0 17.9 11.7
1997 165 10.0 16.5 9.1
1998 165 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 184 12.0 15.3 n/a
2000 170 12.2 13.9 17.1
2001 159 10.0 15.9 17
2002 159 n/a n/a 20.1
2003 159 n/a n/a 20.1
2004 148 12.0 12.3 13.5
2005 155 10.0 15.5 20.6
2006 156 10.0 15.6 12.2
2007 160 14.0 11.4 19.4
2008 163 5.0 32.6 14.7
2009 163 14.0 11.6 29.4
2010 197 16.0 12.3 25.9
2011 241 15.0 16.0 98.8
2012 259 18.0 14.3 30.5
2013 273 20.0 13.6 28.2
2014 287 22.0 13.0 99
2015 291 24.0 12.1 99
2016 316 26.0 12.1 15.5
2017 312 31.5 9.9 n/a
2018 312 27.0 11.5 n/a
2019 331 27.5 12.0 n/a
2020 340 29.5 11.5 n/a
2021 346 28.5 12.1 n/a
2022 334 30.5 10.9 n/a
2023 347 26.0 13.3 n/a
2024 337 29.5 11.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hearst Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,797 (9.5%) $17,218 (90.5%) $19,015
2020 $1,869 (9.4%) $17,977 (90.6%) $19,847
2021 $2,560 (12.2%) $18,396 (87.8%) $20,956
2022 $3,808 (16.2%) $19,637 (83.8%) $23,445
2023 $3,347 (13.0%) $22,351 (87.0%) $25,697

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hearst Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 12th of 128 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hearst Elementary School)65.972.1
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hearst Elementary School)72.365.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hearst Elementary School)51.363.3
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)39.734.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hearst Elementary School)40.562
 21.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hearst Elementary School)61.166
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)33.428.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hearst Elementary School)66.775.6
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331347
 4.8%
African American6761
 9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2632
 23.1%
Hispanic3430
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White169181
 7.1%
Two or More Races3443
 26.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hearst Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 337 students attended Hearst Elementary School.

Hearst Elementary School ranks 13th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hearst Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deal Middle School
High : Jackson-Reed High School

Students at Hearst Elementary School are 55% White, 19% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 8% Asian.


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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.

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