Below Average
#204 of 240 schools in DC
Van Ness ES
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1150 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Math 19% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs DC 37% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Ness ES score 23% proficient, which is below 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 23% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
Based on 14 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Van Ness ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 83Excellent Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- 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
$159,604
Median home value
$954,200
Median rent
$2,630/mo
College educated
80.8%
Homeownership
38.5%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Tyler ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Brent ESEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #103 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
Van Ness ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Ness ES
Van Ness ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Ness ES
What grades does Van Ness ES serve?
Van Ness ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Van Ness ES?
Van Ness ES has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Ness ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Ness ES is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Ness ES rank in DC?
Van Ness ES ranks #204 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Van Ness ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Ness ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Van Ness ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Ness ES has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Van Ness ES a charter school?
No, Van Ness ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Ness ES a Title I school?
No, Van Ness ES is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (202) 727-4314
- Area population (ZIP 20003)
- 36,194
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 20003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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