Excellent
#17 of 240 schools in DC
Top 7% in state
Dorothy I. Height ES
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools
4300 13th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
8.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
8.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
District of Columbia schools
#17 of 240
In Washington
#17 of 240
public schools
In district
#13 of 116
District of Columbia Public Schools
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Dorothy I. Height ES
Dorothy I. Height ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools. Dorothy I.
Height ES serves approximately 396 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Dorothy I. Height ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 240 schools in DC.
Structured state assessment records for Dorothy I. Height ES show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
- This school 8.7 · Excellent
- District avg 6.8
- DC avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 8.8:1 students to teachers, Dorothy I. Height ES sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Dorothy I. Height ES — Students at Dorothy I. Height ES score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Test Scores DC OSSE DC CAPE school-level (% Meeting or Exceeding) (2024-25)
Based on 20 test records from DC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Dorothy I. Height ES Compares
See how Dorothy I. Height ES performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4300 13th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dorothy I. Height ES may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bruce-Monroe ES at Park View (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Bancroft ES (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, John Lewis ES (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt HS Washington | 0.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Powell ES Washington | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| MacFarland MS Washington | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF D.C. Washington | 0.2 mi | — |
| John Lewis ES Washington | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| E.L. Haynes PCS - HS Washington | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| E.L. Haynes PCS - ES Washington | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS Washington | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Raymond ES Washington | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Center City PCS - Petworth Washington | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| E.L. Haynes PCS - MS Washington | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Truesdell ES Washington | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Bruce-Monroe ES at Park View Washington | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Barnard ES Washington | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Washington | 0.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Bancroft ES Washington | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Tubman ES Washington | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus Washington | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| CHRISTIAN FAMILY MONTESSORI Washington | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Friendship PCS - Online Academy Washington | 1.2 mi | 3.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20011 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$108,377
Median Home Value
$722,200
Median Rent
$1,636/mo
Population
66,951
College Educated
54.7%
Homeownership
53.9%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Median Age
37.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Center City PCS - Congress Heights Washington, DC | 8.7 |
| Payne ES Washington, DC | 8.7 |
| Shepherd ES Washington, DC | 8.7 |
| Burroughs ES Washington, DC | 8.6 |
| LEARN DC PCS Washington, DC | 8.6 |
| Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS Washington, DC | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dorothy I. Height ES
What grades does Dorothy I. Height ES serve?
Dorothy I. Height ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dorothy I. Height ES?
Dorothy I. Height ES has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy I. Height ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy I. Height ES is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorothy I. Height ES rank in DC?
Dorothy I. Height ES ranks #17 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Dorothy I. Height ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorothy I. Height ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Dorothy I. Height ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy I. Height ES has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Dorothy I. Height ES a charter school?
No, Dorothy I. Height ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorothy I. Height ES a Title I school?
No, Dorothy I. Height ES is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (202) 723-4100
Resources & Links
District
District of Columbia Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 51,294
- Schools in District
- 117
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $31,629
- District Rank
- #13 of 116
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