Is Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School a good school?

Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.3% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

How many students attend Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School?

Students at Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School are 97% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kramer Middle School High : Anacostia High School

Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

Summary:

Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving around 430 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26th out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance compared to the DCPS and DC state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35% for DCPS and 28.2% for the state. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with over 96% of students identifying as African American, and it ranks particularly low for African American students and "At Risk" students, indicating significant achievement gaps. While the school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $19,688 in 2019-2020 to $26,829 in 2022-2023, this has not translated into significant improvements in student outcomes.

The nearby schools, such as Randle Highlands Elementary, Ketcham Elementary, and Stanton Elementary, have similar demographic profiles and academic performance, with most ranking in the bottom half of DC elementary schools. However, Payne Elementary and Tyler Elementary, which are also in the same DCPS district, have significantly higher academic performance and rankings, suggesting that factors beyond just demographics may be contributing to the differences. The nearby DC Prep PCS and Friendship PCS charter schools also have slightly higher academic performance than Lawrence E. Boone Elementary, but still lag behind the top-performing schools in the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2200 Minnesota Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20020

(202) 671-6240

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
118^th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,829

Students who attend Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kramer Middle School
High:	Anacostia High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 430

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.7%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School ranks worse than 93.7% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 70^th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.7. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.7%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School is 13.8. 72 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School is $26,829. 55 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School 118^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Lawrence E. Boone 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 26^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	40.21	65^th	111	41.4%
2011	31.23	79^th	111	28.8%
2012	22.04	92^nd	112	17.9%
2014	27.89	78^th	109	28.4%
2015	25.41	70^th	97	27.8%
2016	28.12	72^nd	99	27.3%
2017	21.90	86^th	108	20.4%
2018	20.56	98^th	120	18.3%
2019	18.99	107^th	122	12.3%
2023	22.20	111^th	128	13.3%
2024	19.70	118^th	126	6.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.55	88^th	110	20.0%
2019	18.30	106^th	117	9.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.34	69^th	90	23.3%
2019	23.22	78^th	91	14.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.09	99^th	113	12.4%
2019	23.34	93^rd	113	17.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	23.50	82^nd	100	18.0%
2019	23.15	90^th	106	15.1%
2024	18.25	61^st	63	3.2%

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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.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Lawrence E. Boone 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	556	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	581	581
1990	0	584	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
1991	0	561	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
1992	0	561	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
1993	0	532	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
1994	0	527	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	531
1995	0	539	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
1996	0	539	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
1997	0	494	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
1998	0	515	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
1999	0	451	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2000	0	489	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
2001	0	445	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2002	0	407	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
2003	0	407	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
2004	0	423	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2005	0	396	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
2006	1	351	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2007	0	323	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
2008	0	324	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2009	0	286	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2010	0	271	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2011	0	287	5	0	0	0	0	0	292
2012	0	300	4	3	0	0	2	0	309
2013	2	333	4	4	0	1	2	0	346
2014	1	345	3	2	0	1	3	0	355
2015	0	372	2	8	0	0	2	0	384
2016	0	413	2	5	0	0	1	0	421
2017	0	397	1	8	0	0	2	0	408
2018	0	388	0	13	0	0	3	0	404
2019	0	413	0	15	0	0	2	0	430
2020	0	407	0	15	0	0	5	0	427
2021	2	409	1	17	0	0	6	0	435
2022	2	395	1	22	0	0	4	0	424
2023	1	416	1	8	0	0	4	0	430

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 Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	563	36.0	15.6	85.8
1989	581	36.0	16.1	83.1
1990	588	26.0	22.6	29.6
1991	564	26.0	21.6	42.9
1992	564	25.0	22.5	67.4
1993	537	31.0	17.3	76.5
1994	531	24.0	22.1	72.3
1995	543	23.0	23.6	81.4
1996	543	23.0	23.6	81.4
1997	494	21.0	23.5	94.9
1998	515	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	452	29.0	15.6	n/a
2000	493	33.0	14.9	76.9
2001	449	33.0	13.6	84.4
2002	407	n/a	n/a	75.4
2003	407	n/a	n/a	75.4
2004	423	24.0	17.6	46.6
2005	396	21.0	18.9	75
2006	352	16.0	22.0	72.2
2007	323	20.0	16.2	80.2
2008	327	9.0	36.3	78.3
2009	289	22.1	13.1	89.6
2010	275	24.0	11.4	93.5
2011	292	20.0	14.6	88
2012	309	22.0	14.0	68
2013	346	24.0	14.4	70.8
2014	355	26.0	13.6	99.2
2015	384	24.0	16.0	100
2016	421	28.0	15.0	100
2017	408	34.0	12.0	n/a
2018	404	32.0	12.6	n/a
2019	430	30.0	14.3	n/a
2020	427	29.0	14.7	n/a
2021	435	32.0	13.5	n/a
2022	424	33.0	12.8	n/a
2023	430	31.0	13.8	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 Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	563	36.0	15.6	85.8
1989	581	36.0	16.1	83.1
1990	588	26.0	22.6	29.6
1991	564	26.0	21.6	42.9
1992	564	25.0	22.5	67.4
1993	537	31.0	17.3	76.5
1994	531	24.0	22.1	72.3
1995	543	23.0	23.6	81.4
1996	543	23.0	23.6	81.4
1997	494	21.0	23.5	94.9
1998	515	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	452	29.0	15.6	n/a
2000	493	33.0	14.9	76.9
2001	449	33.0	13.6	84.4
2002	407	n/a	n/a	75.4
2003	407	n/a	n/a	75.4
2004	423	24.0	17.6	46.6
2005	396	21.0	18.9	75
2006	352	16.0	22.0	72.2
2007	323	20.0	16.2	80.2
2008	327	9.0	36.3	78.3
2009	289	22.1	13.1	89.6
2010	275	24.0	11.4	93.5
2011	292	20.0	14.6	88
2012	309	22.0	14.0	68
2013	346	24.0	14.4	70.8
2014	355	26.0	13.6	99.2
2015	384	24.0	16.0	100
2016	421	28.0	15.0	100
2017	408	34.0	12.0	n/a
2018	404	32.0	12.6	n/a
2019	430	30.0	14.3	n/a
2020	427	29.0	14.7	n/a
2021	435	32.0	13.5	n/a
2022	424	33.0	12.8	n/a
2023	430	31.0	13.8	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 Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,179 (11.8%)	$16,285 (88.2%)	$18,464
2020	$2,454 (12.5%)	$17,234 (87.5%)	$19,688
2021	$2,935 (13.9%)	$18,233 (86.1%)	$21,168
2022	$4,731 (19.0%)	$20,197 (81.0%)	$24,927
2023	$4,191 (15.6%)	$22,638 (84.4%)	$26,829

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 111^th of 128 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School)	10.6	5.8	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	43.2	37.4	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School)	13.8	5.8	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	35.8	32.3	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School)	8.5	1.8	6.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	39.7	34.8	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School)	14.9	7.3	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	41.4	41.3	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School)	12.8	15.6	2.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	33.4	28.8	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School)	27.6	20	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	36.4	38.1	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	430	430
African American	413	416	0.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	15	8	46.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	2	4	100%

Schools Near Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)			DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Minnesota Ave. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6240	430	31	13.8		1 (0.2%)	416 (96.7%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	19.7	118^th of 126 public elementary schools	6.3%		22.2	111^th of 128 public elementary schools	13.3%	7	8.5	16.9	11.3	6.5	6.8	2.0	$26,829	$4,191	$22,638
Lee Montessori PCS - East End	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	2345 R Street SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	Lee Montessori PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 996-6700	193	11	17.0		25 (13.0%)	142 (73.6%)	18 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.6%)								(n/a)							$27,301	$762	$26,539
Randle Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1650 30th St. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 729-3250	269	27	10.1		1 (0.4%)	262 (97.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	33.1	76^th of 126 public elementary schools	39.7%		30.2	81^st of 128 public elementary schools	36.7%	5	13.2	23.7	19.4	18.4	21.1	19.4	$32,964	$4,057	$28,907
Ketcham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1919 15th St. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-1122	284	27	10.5		0 (0.0%)	268 (94.4%)	15 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)		16.7				3.8	$28,371	$3,885	$24,486
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	1409 V Street SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 729-3500	410	34	12.0		1 (0.2%)	379 (92.4%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)								(n/a)	19.7			12.7			$24,981	$5,010	$19,971
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	1345 Potomac Avenue SE	Washington	20003	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 547-5800	296	25	11.7		1 (0.3%)	290 (98.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	24.5			20.4			$24,966	$5,552	$19,415
Stanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Naylor Rd. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6180	313	36	8.8		1 (0.3%)	304 (97.1%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	30.1	83^rd of 126 public elementary schools	34.1%		27.2	97^th of 128 public elementary schools	24.2%	14		18.9	10.5	11.9	24.3	13.2	$33,457	$4,431	$29,026
Payne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1445 C St. SE	Washington	20003	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-3262	317	27	11.7		113 (35.6%)	159 (50.2%)	22 (6.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.6%)	78.3	21^st of 126 public elementary schools	83.3%		77.1	23^rd of 128 public elementary schools	82.0%	2	53.7	50.0	51.2	63.4	37.5	29.3	$30,419	$3,821	$26,599
I Dream PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2220 Branch Avenue SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	I Dream PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 922-7221	86	11	7.8		2 (2.3%)	80 (93.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)							$30,094	$3,404	$26,689
Beers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 Alabama Ave. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-4800	372	36	10.3		4 (1.1%)	361 (97.0%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31.1	81^st of 126 public elementary schools	35.7%		36.9	69^th of 128 public elementary schools	46.1%	12	22.2	28.0	12.8	13.3	18.0	7.7	$33,424	$3,945	$29,479

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