Excellent
#1 of 240 schools in DC
Top 1% in state
Ross ES
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1730 R St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Math 79% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs DC 37% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ross ES score 82% 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
→ SteadyProficiency is up 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 81% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ross 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 87Excellent Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$140,555
Median home value
$727,800
Median rent
$2,346/mo
College educated
83.9%
Homeownership
34.6%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20009; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Reed ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| St Augustine Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Garrison ESEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Meridian PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 621 | 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.
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
- #1 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
Ross ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
School snapshot
What to know before comparing options
Ross ES is one of the stronger District of Columbia Public Schools elementary options in Washington, with a 9.7/10 MySchoolScout profile. Official admissions history makes current availability worth checking early, especially for entry grades. The useful comparison set is nearby public elementaries: Garrison ES, Marie Reed ES, and Seaton ES. Confirm address eligibility, admissions details, and current campus information through DCPS and My School DC before making Ross a finalist.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ross ES
What grades does Ross ES serve?
Ross ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ross ES?
Ross ES has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross ES is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ross ES rank in DC?
Ross ES ranks #1 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Ross ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Ross ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Ross ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross ES has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ross ES a charter school?
No, Ross ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ross ES a Title I school?
No, Ross ES is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.9%
- Phone
- (202) 673-7200
- Area population (ZIP 20009)
- 49,997
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 20009; 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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