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#37 of 240 schools in DC

Top 15% in state

Eaton ES

Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC

A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3301 Lowell St NW, Washington, DC 20008

  • Math 66% vs DC 33% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs DC 37% (2025)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.4% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.8% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Math vs. State Avg+28.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.5 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING), Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
vs. Expected+34.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$31,629
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Students at Eaton ES score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.

Math Proficiency66%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
33%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
37%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 66% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
66%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Eaton ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 68Good Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • 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

$123,653

Median home value

$894,100

Median rent

$2,202/mo

College educated

88.9%

Homeownership

35.6%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington International SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–120.3 mi847Compare →
Maret SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privateK–120.4 mi650Compare →
Annunciation Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–80.6 mi121Compare →
Hearst ESEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–50.6 mi337Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#22 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

Eaton ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eaton ES

Eaton ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eaton ES

What grades does Eaton ES serve?

Eaton ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Eaton ES?

Eaton ES has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Eaton ES is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eaton ES rank in DC?

Eaton ES ranks #37 of 240 schools in DC.

What is Eaton ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Eaton ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Eaton ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eaton ES has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Eaton ES a charter school?

No, Eaton ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eaton ES a Title I school?

No, Eaton ES is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%
Area population (ZIP 20008)
28,743
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
39.5
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 20008; 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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