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Brightwood Elementary School

Brightwood Elementary School is a public primary school in Washington, DC, serving grades EE–5, rated C+, with 646 students and a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2022-2023, the share of students meeting the state standard was 14% in Math and 3% in English Language Arts.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
EE–5
Enrollment
646
Students per teacher
9.1:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2022-2023 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Math14%
English Language Arts3%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic69%
Black29%
White2%
Two or more races0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-9.4%
Prior-year enrollment
713

Homes assigned to this school

1,222 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Brightwood Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1300 Nicholson St NW, Washington, DC 20011
Phone
(202) 722-5670
Website
profiles.dcps.dc.gov/Brightwood+Education+Campus
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
110003000112
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School district

District of Columbia Public Schools

District rating
B
Schools
117
Students
51,904
Spending per student
$25,697
Teachers (FTE)
4,751
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Brightwood Elementary School

How is Brightwood Elementary School rated?

Brightwood Elementary School holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. District of Columbia Public Schools is rated B overall.

How do students at Brightwood Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2022-2023 testing year, the share of Brightwood Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 14% in Math and 3% in English Language Arts.

What grades does Brightwood Elementary School serve?

Brightwood Elementary School serves grades EE–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Brightwood Elementary School?

646 students attend Brightwood Elementary School, down from 713 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1.

Which homes are assigned to Brightwood Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,222 residential properties to Brightwood Elementary School in and around Washington. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Brightwood Elementary School in?

Brightwood Elementary School is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, which reports 117 schools, 51,904 students and $25,697 of spending per student.