Excellent

#1 of 240 schools in DC

Top 1% in state

Ross ES

Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools

1730 R St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

182

Student-Teacher

9.1:1

Score

9.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Enrollment

182

Student-Teacher

9.1:1

Score

9.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

District of Columbia schools

#1 of 240

In Washington

#1 of 240

public schools

In district

#1 of 116

District of Columbia Public Schools

Academic performance

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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.

Strong current profile: 9.7/10 Official admissions context Compare nearby DCPS elementaries Confirm address details with DCPS

Official checks

Ross DCPS profile District profile with enrollment, grade span, and destination school My School DC profile Official hours, admissions, and lottery-history context NCES directory Federal 2024-25 school directory

How it compares2.9 pts above district

9.7

This school 9.7 · Excellent
District avg 6.8
DC avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 182 students, Ross ES is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.1:1 students to teachers, Ross ES sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress9.5Excellent50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data13

Annual Change+0.65 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2025

TrendStable

Academics9.9Excellent30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency79.7% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

Reading/ELA Proficiency83.8% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

Math vs. State Avg+42.8 pts

Reading vs. State Avg+50.6 pts

Overall Proficiency82% (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+50.5 pts

Adjusted Percentile98th

Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1

Per-Pupil Spending$31,629

Chronic Absenteeism4.9%

Ross ES — Students at Ross ES score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores DC OSSE DC CAPE school-level (% Meeting or Exceeding) (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 76.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

33.2% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

ELA Proficiency 81.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

37.4% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

54.5%

ELA

74.5%

2010

Math

74.5%

ELA

74.5%

2011

Math

74.5%

ELA

64.5%

2012

Math

74.5%

ELA

84.5%

2013

Math

95%

ELA

84.5%

2014

Math

74.5%

ELA

74.5%

2015

Math

74.5%

ELA

74.5%

2016

Math

87%

ELA

77%

2017

Math

77%

ELA

87%

2018

Math

77%

ELA

92%

2019

Math

77%

ELA

92%

2022

Math

64.5%

ELA

84.5%

2025

Math

79.3%

ELA

83.4%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.

How Ross ES Compares

See how Ross ES performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

9.7/10

100th percentile in DC

Academic

9.9/10

Excellent

Growth

9.5/10

Excellent

Environment

9.7/10

Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff

9:1 student-teacher ratio

20 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

4.9%

Location

1730 R St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

Nearby Schools and Labeled Alternatives

20 within 1.0 mi

Same-level public alternatives named in the source packet are listed first when present; broader nearby rows keep their level or type label.

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Garrison ES Washington Same-level public option	0.6 mi	389	9.1
Marie Reed ES Washington Same-level public option	0.5 mi	452	8.3
Seaton ES Washington Same-level public option	0.8 mi	377	7.5
FUSION ACADEMY WDC: WASHINGTON D.C. Washington High row	0.3 mi	42	5.7
ST AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Washington Elementary row	0.5 mi	218	4.9
Meridian PCS Washington Elementary public row	0.7 mi	621	4.2
H.D. Cooke ES Washington Elementary public row	0.8 mi	389	6.4
Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center Washington regular row	0.7 mi	86	6.3
MYSA SCHOOL Washington Private row	1.0 mi	21	—
Thomson ES Washington Elementary public row	0.9 mi	253	7.0
Goodwill Excel Center PCS Washington High row	1.0 mi	441	5.1
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights Washington regular row	1.0 mi	123	6.3
Benjamin Banneker HS Washington High row	0.8 mi	671	8.2
Roosevelt STAY HS Washington High row	0.8 mi	703	3.0
Cardozo Education Campus Washington High row	0.9 mi	706	4.6
ACTON ACADEMY OF WASHINGTON, DC Washington Elementary row	1.0 mi	20	—
School Without Walls HS Washington High row	1.1 mi	599	8.3
Cleveland ES Washington Elementary public row	0.9 mi	299	4.5
Columbia Heights Education Campus Washington High row	1.2 mi	1,494	6.4
Center City PCS - Shaw Washington Elementary public row	1.0 mi	199	6.2

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

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Center City PCS - Congress Heights Washington, DC	243	8.7
LEARN DC PCS Washington, DC	249	8.6
Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary Washington, DC	218	8.2

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.