Very Good
#82 of 240 schools in DC
Top 34% in state
Thomson ES
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1200 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20005
- Math 27% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs DC 37% (2025)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomson ES score 33% 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 down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Thomson ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$111,960
Median home value
$636,000
Median rent
$2,223/mo
College educated
80.4%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20005; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Pcs - ShawCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Seaton ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Garrison ESEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Kipp Dc - Grow Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 236 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #45 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
Thomson ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomson ES
Thomson ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomson ES
What grades does Thomson ES serve?
Thomson ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thomson ES?
Thomson ES has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomson ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomson ES is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomson ES rank in DC?
Thomson ES ranks #82 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Thomson ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomson ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Thomson ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomson ES has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomson ES a charter school?
No, Thomson ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomson ES a Title I school?
No, Thomson ES is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (202) 898-4660
- Area population (ZIP 20005)
- 12,960
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 20005; 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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