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Van Ness Elementary School

Van Ness Elementary School is a public primary school in Washington, DC, serving grades EE–5, rated B-, with 404 students and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2022-2023, the share of students meeting the state standard was 17% in English Language Arts and 12% in Math.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
EE–5
Enrollment
404
Students per teacher
13:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2022-2023 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts17%
Math12%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black68%
White18%
Two or more races8%
Hispanic5%
Asian1%
Native American1%
Male / female
48% / 52%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+24.3%
Prior-year enrollment
325

Homes assigned to this school

1,174 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Van Ness Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
1150 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone
(202) 727-4314
Website
dcps.dc.gov
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
110003000505
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School district

District of Columbia Public Schools

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

About Van Ness Elementary School

How is Van Ness Elementary School rated?

Van Ness 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 A- overall.

How do students at Van Ness Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2022-2023 testing year, the share of Van Ness Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 17% in English Language Arts and 12% in Math.

What grades does Van Ness Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Van Ness Elementary School?

404 students attend Van Ness Elementary School, up from 325 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1.

Which homes are assigned to Van Ness Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,174 residential properties to Van Ness 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 Van Ness Elementary School in?

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