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#109 of 240 schools in DC
Top 45% in state
H.d. Cooke ES
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools
2525 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
District of Columbia schools
#109 of 240
In Washington
#109 of 240
public schools
In district
#60 of 116
District of Columbia Public Schools
School environment
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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H.d. Cooke ES
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About H.d. Cooke ES
H.d. Cooke ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools. H.d.
Cooke ES serves approximately 389 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. H.d. Cooke ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 240 schools in DC.
Structured state assessment records for H.d. Cooke ES show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- DC avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at H.d. Cooke ES sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, H.d. Cooke 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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H.d. Cooke ES — Students at H.d. Cooke ES score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Test Scores DC OSSE DC CAPE school-level (% Meeting or Exceeding) (2024-25)
Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How H.d. Cooke ES Compares
See how H.d. Cooke ES performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2525 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering H.d. Cooke ES may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ross ES (rated 9.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Garrison ES (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bancroft ES (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MYSA SCHOOL Washington | 0.2 mi | — |
| Marie Reed ES Washington | 0.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus Washington | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights Washington | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| ST AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Washington | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Washington | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Meridian PCS Washington | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Bancroft ES Washington | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Cardozo Education Campus Washington | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Tubman ES Washington | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| FUSION ACADEMY WDC: WASHINGTON D.C. Washington | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Ross ES Washington | 0.8 mi | 9.7 |
| Roosevelt STAY HS Washington | 0.8 mi | 3.0 |
| Garrison ES Washington | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens Washington | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Washington | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Raymond ES Washington | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| E.L. Haynes PCS - MS Washington | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Benjamin Banneker HS Washington | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Cleveland ES Washington | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20009 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$140,555
Median Home Value
$727,800
Median Rent
$2,346/mo
Population
49,997
College Educated
83.9%
Homeownership
34.6%
Avg Commute
29.3 min
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Median Age
34.2
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|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about H.d. Cooke ES
What grades does H.d. Cooke ES serve?
H.d. Cooke ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend H.d. Cooke ES?
H.d. Cooke ES has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H.d. Cooke ES?
The student-teacher ratio at H.d. Cooke ES is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H.d. Cooke ES rank in DC?
H.d. Cooke ES ranks #109 of 240 schools in DC.
What is H.d. Cooke ES's MySchoolScout rating?
H.d. Cooke ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 H.d. Cooke ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H.d. Cooke ES has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is H.d. Cooke ES a charter school?
No, H.d. Cooke ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H.d. Cooke ES a Title I school?
No, H.d. Cooke 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
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (202) 939-5390
Resources & Links
District
District of Columbia Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 51,294
- Schools in District
- 117
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $31,629
- District Rank
- #60 of 116
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