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#181 of 240 schools in DC
Lawrence E. Boone ES
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 Minnesota Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020
- Math 9% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs DC 37% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawrence E. Boone ES score 14% 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
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lawrence E. Boone ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,015
Median home value
$442,500
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
30.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20020; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Montessori Pcs - East EndCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–3 | 0.2 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic AcademyoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Randle Highlands ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Ketcham ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 250 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #91 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
Lawrence E. Boone ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence E. Boone ES
Lawrence E. Boone ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 436 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 240 schools in DC.
State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence E. Boone ES
What grades does Lawrence E. Boone ES serve?
Lawrence E. Boone ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lawrence E. Boone ES?
Lawrence E. Boone ES has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence E. Boone ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence E. Boone ES is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence E. Boone ES rank in DC?
Lawrence E. Boone ES ranks #181 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Lawrence E. Boone ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence E. Boone ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Lawrence E. Boone ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence E. Boone ES has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lawrence E. Boone ES a charter school?
No, Lawrence E. Boone ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence E. Boone ES a Title I school?
No, Lawrence E. Boone ES is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (202) 671-6240
- Area population (ZIP 20020)
- 53,885
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 20020; 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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