Truesdell Elementary School

Summary:

Truesdell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 444 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 the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Truesdell Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the DCPS and District of Columbia averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 16.7% (4th grade) to 38.5% (5th grade), while the DCPS averages were 40.6% and 38.3%, respectively. In Mathematics, Truesdell's proficiency rates ranged from 12.5% (4th grade) to 18% (3rd grade), significantly lower than the DCPS averages of 34.4% and 36.2%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 39 out of 120 DC elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 71 out of 126 in 2023-2024.

Truesdell Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby schools, such as Brightwood Elementary School, Barnard Elementary School, and Dorothy I. Height Elementary School, which have higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics. The nearby Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS and Center City PCS charter schools have also outperformed Truesdell Elementary School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, with higher statewide rankings and more diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 800 Ingraham St. NW
       Washington, DC  20011


(202) 576-6202

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,128 Help


Students who attend Truesdell Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Roosevelt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.7%
African American:
28.6%
White:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Truesdell Elementary School ranks worse than 56.3% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 43rd 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 35.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Truesdell Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.7%), African American (28.6%), White (7.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Truesdell Elementary School is 9.4, which is the 27th 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 Truesdell Elementary School is $29,128. 43 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Truesdell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Truesdell Elementary School 71st of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Truesdell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Truesdell Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Truesdell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 39.01 66th 111 40.5%
2011 43.60 59th 111 46.8%
2012 46.99 55th 112 50.9%
2014 46.44 56th 109 48.6%
2015 43.95 44th 97 54.6%
2016 36.08 57th 99 42.4%
2017 47.03 48th 108 55.6%
2018 60.17 39th 120 67.5%
2019 51.36 54th 122 55.7%
2022 23.02 77th 97 20.6%
2023 23.78 106th 128 17.2%
2024 35.58 71st 126 43.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Truesdell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.83 9th 25 64.0%
2019 40.34 17th 25 32.0%
2022 15.85 21st 21 0.0%
2023 8.50 19th 19 0.0%
2024 46.03 10th 18 44.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Truesdell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.61 17th 35 51.4%
2019 46.01 17th 45 62.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Truesdell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.90 48th 53 9.4%
2024 41.54 31st 55 43.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Truesdell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.94 41st 110 62.7%
2019 51.11 52nd 117 55.6%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Truesdell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.73 9th 90 90.0%
2019 77.37 12th 91 86.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Truesdell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.90 36th 113 68.1%
2019 51.35 49th 113 56.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Truesdell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.50 30th 100 70.0%
2019 54.99 43rd 106 59.4%
2023 39.11 36th 60 40.0%
2024 44.07 35th 63 44.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Truesdell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.09 9th 29 69.0%
2019 43.93 17th 30 43.3%
2022 14.87 18th 18 0.0%
2023 12.57 22nd 22 0.0%
2024 38.68 18th 30 40.0%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Truesdell Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 37.34 35th 56 37.5%
2011 42.22 31st 57 45.6%
2012 40.31 36th 57 36.8%
2014 57.94 23rd 57 59.6%
2015 41.55 22nd 49 55.1%
2016 45.73 21st 48 56.3%
2017 60.23 16th 56 71.4%
2018 55.14 24th 72 66.7%
2019 67.64 18th 75 76.0%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Saturday, March 20, 2021

Open Quote Our son came home his first day of school and said, "Dad, I want to go every day. My teacher loves me!" Teachers and the school community itself make Truesdell a wonderful place for our kids to learn. Our kindergartner learned to read at "H Level" by mid-year...during virtual COVID school, even. The teachers work very hard and include many young professionals with graduate degrees as well as experienced teaching staff drawn to the school from around the city for its supportive environment.

New playground is the best in the area, now, which we heard was a $1.5 million investment by the city, and one of the teachers told us garden beds are going in to help the kids learn science, natural projects, and botany. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Truesdell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 445 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 448 448
1990 0 446 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 1 433 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1992 2 421 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1993 2 436 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 1 413 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1995 1 339 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1996 1 339 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1997 0 325 4 53 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 0 323 6 70 1 n/a n/a 0 400
1999 0 301 3 86 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2000 1 309 4 96 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 1 345 4 110 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2002 0 317 5 155 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2003 0 317 5 155 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2004 0 274 4 144 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 0 245 4 131 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 0 207 5 134 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2007 0 194 5 127 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2008 0 167 6 125 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2009 0 214 6 164 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2010 0 217 11 192 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2011 3 190 7 228 0 0 1 0 429
2012 5 176 8 238 0 0 0 0 427
2013 6 169 9 283 0 0 1 0 468
2014 8 156 12 300 0 0 4 0 480
2015 6 164 11 342 0 1 2 0 526
2016 8 171 5 394 0 1 9 0 588
2017 10 205 5 449 1 0 9 0 679
2018 5 214 2 469 1 0 7 0 698
2019 10 186 1 407 1 0 4 0 609
2020 8 160 0 389 1 0 7 0 565
2021 18 143 0 307 0 0 2 0 470
2022 30 112 1 304 0 0 1 0 448
2023 32 127 2 283 0 0 0 0 444

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 Truesdell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 25.0 18.1 37.5
1989 448 30.0 14.9 37.9
1990 453 25.0 18.1 1.3
1991 445 21.0 21.1 1.8
1992 438 22.0 19.9 74
1993 466 24.0 19.4 35.4
1994 443 24.0 18.5 85.1
1995 385 18.0 21.4 94.8
1996 385 18.0 21.4 94.8
1997 382 15.0 25.5 94.8
1998 400 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 391 36.0 10.9 n/a
2000 410 30.0 13.7 85.9
2001 460 31.0 14.8 76.5
2002 477 n/a n/a 64.2
2003 477 n/a n/a 64.2
2004 422 35.0 12.1 74.9
2005 380 32.0 11.9 87.6
2006 346 34.0 10.2 74
2007 326 30.0 10.9 83.4
2008 298 3.0 99.3 74.5
2009 384 10.5 36.5 79.7
2010 420 43.0 9.7 82.1
2011 429 38.0 11.2 80.4
2012 427 39.0 10.9 88.1
2013 468 36.0 13.0 55.6
2014 480 44.0 10.9 99.4
2015 526 49.0 10.7 100
2016 588 52.0 11.3 100
2017 679 61.5 11.0 n/a
2018 698 53.0 13.1 n/a
2019 609 56.0 10.8 n/a
2020 565 55.0 10.2 n/a
2021 470 62.8 7.4 n/a
2022 448 44.9 9.9 n/a
2023 444 47.0 9.4 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 Truesdell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 25.0 18.1 37.5
1989 448 30.0 14.9 37.9
1990 453 25.0 18.1 1.3
1991 445 21.0 21.1 1.8
1992 438 22.0 19.9 74
1993 466 24.0 19.4 35.4
1994 443 24.0 18.5 85.1
1995 385 18.0 21.4 94.8
1996 385 18.0 21.4 94.8
1997 382 15.0 25.5 94.8
1998 400 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 391 36.0 10.9 n/a
2000 410 30.0 13.7 85.9
2001 460 31.0 14.8 76.5
2002 477 n/a n/a 64.2
2003 477 n/a n/a 64.2
2004 422 35.0 12.1 74.9
2005 380 32.0 11.9 87.6
2006 346 34.0 10.2 74
2007 326 30.0 10.9 83.4
2008 298 3.0 99.3 74.5
2009 384 10.5 36.5 79.7
2010 420 43.0 9.7 82.1
2011 429 38.0 11.2 80.4
2012 427 39.0 10.9 88.1
2013 468 36.0 13.0 55.6
2014 480 44.0 10.9 99.4
2015 526 49.0 10.7 100
2016 588 52.0 11.3 100
2017 679 61.5 11.0 n/a
2018 698 53.0 13.1 n/a
2019 609 56.0 10.8 n/a
2020 565 55.0 10.2 n/a
2021 470 62.8 7.4 n/a
2022 448 44.9 9.9 n/a
2023 444 47.0 9.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Truesdell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,407 (12.1%) $17,539 (87.9%) $19,946
2020 $2,750 (13.2%) $18,057 (86.8%) $20,807
2021 $3,115 (13.5%) $19,957 (86.5%) $23,072
2022 $5,158 (20.0%) $20,582 (80.0%) $25,739
2023 $3,604 (12.4%) $25,523 (87.6%) $29,128

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Truesdell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 106th of 128 Elementary schools
 38.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Truesdell Elementary School)23.63.5
 20.1%
   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 (Truesdell Elementary School)38.28.9
 29.3%
   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 (Truesdell Elementary School)28.611.3
 17.3%
   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 (Truesdell Elementary School)42.911.3
 31.6%
   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 (Truesdell Elementary School)32.216.7
 15.5%
   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 (Truesdell Elementary School)4117.1
 23.9%
   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 Students609444
 27.1%
African American186127
 31.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic407283
 30.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1032
 220%
Two or More Races40
 100%


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Students at Truesdell Elementary School are 64% Hispanic, 29% African American, 7% White.

Truesdell Elementary School ranks 71st of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Truesdell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Roosevelt High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Truesdell Elementary School.


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