Very Good
#63 of 240 schools in DC
Top 26% in state
Powell ES
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1350 Upshur St. NW, Washington, DC 20011
- Math 34% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs DC 37% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Powell ES score 40% proficient, which is above 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
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Powell ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 84Very 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
$108,377
Median home value
$722,200
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy I. Height ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| The Preparatory School of D.c.Private · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Raymond ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Center City Pcs - PetworthCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #40 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
Powell ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Powell ES
Powell ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 497 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Powell ES
What grades does Powell ES serve?
Powell ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Powell ES?
Powell ES has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell ES is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Powell ES rank in DC?
Powell ES ranks #63 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Powell ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Powell ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Powell ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Powell ES has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Powell ES a charter school?
No, Powell ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Powell ES a Title I school?
No, Powell ES is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (202) 671-6270
- Area population (ZIP 20011)
- 66,951
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 20011; 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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