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Powell Elementary School

Powell Elementary School is a public primary school in Washington, DC, serving grades EE–5, rated B+, with 514 students and a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 45% in English Language Arts and 34% in Math.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
EE–5
Enrollment
514
Students per teacher
10.3:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts45%
Math34%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic68%
White14%
Black13%
Two or more races3%
Asian1%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-2.8%
Prior-year enrollment
529

Homes assigned to this school

2,149 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Powell 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
1350 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011
Phone
(202) 671-6270
Website
dcps.dc.gov
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
110003000125
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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 Powell Elementary School

How is Powell Elementary School rated?

Powell Elementary School holds a B+ 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 Powell Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Powell Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 45% in English Language Arts and 34% in Math.

What grades does Powell Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Powell Elementary School?

514 students attend Powell Elementary School, down from 529 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to Powell Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,149 residential properties to Powell 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 Powell Elementary School in?

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