Randle Highlands Elementary School

Summary:

Randle Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 269 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Randle Highlands Elementary School faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance compared to the district and state averages. Only 13.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 35% for DCPS and 28.2% for DC. The school has a high percentage of African American students (97.4%), which is not representative of the racial diversity in the surrounding area, and has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, from 62 out of 112 schools in 2011-2012 to 76 out of 126 schools in 2023-2024. Despite a significant increase in spending per student, from $18,645 in 2019-2020 to $32,964 in 2022-2023, the academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement.

The nearby schools, such as Lawrence E. Boone Elementary, Beers Elementary, and Stanton Elementary, also serve predominantly African American student populations and struggle with academic performance, suggesting systemic challenges in the DCPS district that may require a more comprehensive approach to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1650 30th St. SE
       Washington, DC  20020


(202) 729-3250

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $32,964 Help


Students who attend Randle Highlands Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sousa Middle School
High:    Anacostia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.4%
Hispanic:
1.5%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Randle Highlands Elementary School ranks worse than 60.3% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 47th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.4%), Hispanic (1.5%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Randle Highlands Elementary School is 10.1, which is the 36th best among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Randle Highlands Elementary School is $32,964, which is the 18th highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Randle Highlands Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Randle Highlands Elementary School 76th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Randle Highlands Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


African American students:


District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 26th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Randle Highlands Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Randle Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 49.39 51st 111 54.1%
2011 44.07 57th 111 48.6%
2012 41.60 62nd 112 44.6%
2014 34.98 66th 109 39.4%
2015 29.08 62nd 97 36.1%
2016 21.93 81st 99 18.2%
2017 25.31 79th 108 26.9%
2018 19.54 106th 120 11.7%
2019 30.34 80th 122 34.4%
2022 17.12 90th 97 7.2%
2023 30.16 81st 128 36.7%
2024 33.14 76th 126 39.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Randle Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.00 85th 110 22.7%
2019 35.30 73rd 117 37.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Randle Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.33 71st 90 21.1%
2019 49.65 41st 91 54.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Randle Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.34 101st 113 10.6%
2019 28.16 81st 113 28.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Randle Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.95 83rd 100 17.0%
2019 42.14 58th 106 45.3%
2024 44.47 33rd 63 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Randle Highlands Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2 478 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 531 531
1990 5 473 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1991 3 468 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1992 1 418 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1993 2 405 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1994 2 448 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1995 2 438 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 2 438 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 2 435 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 1 421 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1999 2 417 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2000 0 429 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 0 427 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 0 474 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2003 0 474 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2004 0 489 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2005 0 502 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 508
2006 0 444 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 0 429 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2008 0 446 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2009 0 398 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 0 397 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2011 0 401 0 0 0 0 0 0 401
2012 0 385 0 0 0 0 0 0 385
2013 1 356 0 1 0 0 0 0 358
2014 1 331 0 3 0 0 0 0 335
2015 0 358 0 2 0 0 0 0 360
2016 0 336 0 2 0 1 0 0 339
2017 0 328 0 4 0 0 1 0 333
2018 0 320 0 4 0 0 1 0 325
2019 0 323 1 4 0 0 1 0 329
2020 0 342 1 2 0 0 1 0 346
2021 2 310 0 5 0 0 1 0 318
2022 1 274 0 5 0 0 0 0 280
2023 1 262 0 4 0 0 2 0 269

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Randle Highlands Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 492 28.0 17.5 50.2
1989 531 27.0 19.6 46.5
1990 484 28.0 17.2 21.1
1991 474 22.0 21.5 19
1992 424 22.0 19.2 67.5
1993 409 23.0 17.8 35.2
1994 456 23.0 19.8 68.2
1995 448 25.0 17.9 69.6
1996 448 25.0 17.9 69.6
1997 444 20.0 22.2 67.6
1998 430 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 423 24.0 17.6 n/a
2000 435 26.6 16.4 73.6
2001 435 28.0 15.5 82.1
2002 479 n/a n/a 72.9
2003 479 n/a n/a 72.9
2004 493 31.0 15.9 69.2
2005 508 28.0 18.1 71.3
2006 449 30.0 15.0 62.6
2007 436 30.0 14.5 65.1
2008 452 11.0 41.1 62.2
2009 402 n/a n/a 73.1
2010 403 31.0 13.0 73.7
2011 401 25.0 16.0 74.1
2012 385 26.0 14.8 83.1
2013 358 28.0 12.7 56.7
2014 335 28.0 11.9 99.1
2015 360 29.0 12.4 100
2016 339 28.0 12.1 100
2017 333 28.5 11.6 n/a
2018 325 23.0 14.1 n/a
2019 329 23.0 14.3 n/a
2020 346 24.3 14.2 n/a
2021 318 24.3 13.0 n/a
2022 280 23.3 12.0 n/a
2023 269 26.5 10.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Randle Highlands Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 492 28.0 17.5 50.2
1989 531 27.0 19.6 46.5
1990 484 28.0 17.2 21.1
1991 474 22.0 21.5 19
1992 424 22.0 19.2 67.5
1993 409 23.0 17.8 35.2
1994 456 23.0 19.8 68.2
1995 448 25.0 17.9 69.6
1996 448 25.0 17.9 69.6
1997 444 20.0 22.2 67.6
1998 430 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 423 24.0 17.6 n/a
2000 435 26.6 16.4 73.6
2001 435 28.0 15.5 82.1
2002 479 n/a n/a 72.9
2003 479 n/a n/a 72.9
2004 493 31.0 15.9 69.2
2005 508 28.0 18.1 71.3
2006 449 30.0 15.0 62.6
2007 436 30.0 14.5 65.1
2008 452 11.0 41.1 62.2
2009 402 n/a n/a 73.1
2010 403 31.0 13.0 73.7
2011 401 25.0 16.0 74.1
2012 385 26.0 14.8 83.1
2013 358 28.0 12.7 56.7
2014 335 28.0 11.9 99.1
2015 360 29.0 12.4 100
2016 339 28.0 12.1 100
2017 333 28.5 11.6 n/a
2018 325 23.0 14.1 n/a
2019 329 23.0 14.3 n/a
2020 346 24.3 14.2 n/a
2021 318 24.3 13.0 n/a
2022 280 23.3 12.0 n/a
2023 269 26.5 10.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Randle Highlands Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,462 (12.1%) $17,944 (87.9%) $20,405
2020 $2,370 (12.7%) $16,275 (87.3%) $18,645
2021 $3,177 (14.5%) $18,678 (85.5%) $21,855
2022 $4,580 (16.6%) $22,957 (83.4%) $27,536
2023 $4,057 (12.3%) $28,907 (87.7%) $32,964

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Randle Highlands Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 81st of 128 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Randle Highlands Elementary School)30.324.3
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Randle Highlands Elementary School)18.68.1
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Randle Highlands Elementary School)21.119.4
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)39.734.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Randle Highlands Elementary School)18.419.4
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Randle Highlands Elementary School)31.515.4
 16.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)33.428.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Randle Highlands Elementary School)14.317.9
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students329269
 18.2%
African American323262
 18.9%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races12
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Randle Highlands Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Randle Highlands Elementary School.

Students at Randle Highlands Elementary School are 97% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Randle Highlands Elementary School ranks 76th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Randle Highlands Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sousa Middle School
High : Anacostia High School


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