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#39 of 45 private schools in DC

St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool

Elementary School · Washington, DC

A private elementary school in Washington, DC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2700 O ST SE, Washington, DC 20020

  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,411.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment192
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in DC

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool 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 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 62Good Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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

$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.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lawrence E. Boone ESEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–50.3 mi436Compare →
Lee Montessori Pcs - East EndCharter · enrollment unverified4.3PK–30.3 mi216Compare →
Randle Highlands ESEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.3 mi300Compare →
Beers ESEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–50.9 mi392Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool

St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool is a private elementary school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 45 private schools in DC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool

What grades does St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool serve?

St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool?

St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool rank in DC?

St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool ranks #39 of 45 private schools in DC.

What is St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool a private school?

Yes, St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool a religious school?

St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
192
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Area population (ZIP 20020)
53,885
Area average commute
36.7 min
Area median age
33.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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