Very Good
#83 of 240 schools in DC
Top 34% in state
Amidon-bowen ES
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 I St. SW, Washington, DC 20024
- Math 11% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs DC 37% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amidon-bowen ES score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Amidon-bowen ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 92Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,623
Median home value
$497,100
Median rent
$2,121/mo
College educated
69.8%
Homeownership
31.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #46 of 116
- District spending per student
- $31,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amidon-bowen ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amidon-bowen ES
Amidon-bowen ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amidon-bowen ES
What grades does Amidon-bowen ES serve?
Amidon-bowen ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Amidon-bowen ES?
Amidon-bowen ES has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amidon-bowen ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Amidon-bowen ES is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amidon-bowen ES rank in DC?
Amidon-bowen ES ranks #83 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Amidon-bowen ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Amidon-bowen ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amidon-bowen ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amidon-bowen ES has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Amidon-bowen ES a charter school?
No, Amidon-bowen ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amidon-bowen ES a Title I school?
No, Amidon-bowen ES is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (202) 724-4867
- Area population (ZIP 20024)
- 16,197
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20024; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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