Janney Elementary School

Summary:

Janney Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 688 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the District of Columbia, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years.

Janney Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that significantly outpace the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the overall District of Columbia averages. The school also boasts a relatively diverse student population, with a majority of white students and a significant representation of other racial groups, including African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. Janney's strong focus on supporting students with diverse learning needs is evident in its consistently high performance in special education.

Compared to nearby schools like Stoddert Elementary School and Key Elementary School, Janney's academic performance is significantly higher, suggesting that the school is able to provide a more rigorous and effective educational experience for its students. Additionally, Janney's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio indicate that the school is able to allocate resources effectively to support student learning and provide a more personalized educational experience.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4130 Albemarle St. NW
       Washington, DC  20016


(202) 282-0110

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,759 Help


Students who attend Janney Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Deal Middle School
High:    Jackson-Reed High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  688

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Two or more races:
10.8%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Janney Elementary School ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks first 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 99.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), two or more races (10.8%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Janney Elementary School is 12.6. 62 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Janney Elementary School is $22,759. 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Janney Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Janney Elementary School 1st of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Janney Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Janney Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Janney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 97.79 4th 111 96.4%
2011 98.61 1st 111 99.1%
2012 98.18 3rd 112 97.3%
2014 96.16 4th 109 96.3%
2015 98.62 2nd 97 97.9%
2016 97.44 3rd 99 97.0%
2017 98.73 2nd 108 98.1%
2018 98.73 2nd 120 98.3%
2019 99.06 1st 122 99.2%
2022 99.38 1st 97 99.0%
2023 99.32 1st 128 99.2%
2024 99.53 1st 126 99.2%
See the entire list of District Of Columbia Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Janney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.85 2nd 35 94.3%
2019 98.95 2nd 45 95.6%
2022 93.42 1st 2 50.0%
2023 99.62 1st 8 87.5%
See the entire list of Best District Of Columbia Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Female students at Janney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.73 2nd 110 98.2%
2019 98.34 1st 117 99.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Janney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.64 2nd 113 98.2%
2019 98.88 1st 113 99.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Janney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.68 17th 100 83.0%
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Rank History for White students at Janney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.90 8th 19 57.9%
2019 65.45 6th 21 71.4%
2022 80.31 3rd 18 83.3%
2023 79.52 3rd 25 88.0%
2024 76.95 3rd 26 88.5%
See the entire list of Best District Of Columbia Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Janney Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, October 16, 2016

Open Quote We were new to the US and DC, and the school made us feel so welcome. Down to earth parents, with impressive education and careers. The kids made great friends quickly and acquired an excellent education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Janney Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 199 53 14 17 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 285 285
1990 227 51 22 20 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1991 252 54 29 22 2 n/a n/a 0 359
1992 261 58 22 22 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 286 54 26 34 1 n/a n/a 0 401
1994 309 52 19 33 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 338 45 18 28 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 338 45 18 28 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 334 49 22 26 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1998 337 55 16 32 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1999 324 67 17 35 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2000 337 54 16 37 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2001 317 63 18 29 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2002 316 84 24 26 6 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 316 84 24 26 6 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 319 95 42 21 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 321 82 46 20 2 n/a n/a 0 471
2006 319 79 43 21 3 n/a n/a 0 465
2007 329 80 50 25 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2008 346 74 45 19 4 n/a n/a 0 488
2009 354 74 33 24 4 n/a n/a 0 489
2010 327 62 27 25 3 n/a n/a 0 444
2011 346 50 16 38 2 0 49 0 501
2012 392 55 16 43 3 0 41 0 550
2013 444 42 18 50 0 0 45 0 599
2014 445 54 25 55 1 0 47 0 627
2015 509 47 21 59 1 0 56 0 693
2016 549 38 25 61 1 0 57 0 731
2017 545 39 29 53 0 0 56 0 722
2018 546 50 27 59 0 0 55 0 737
2019 531 38 27 72 0 1 70 0 739
2020 557 27 25 69 0 1 73 0 752
2021 488 26 23 66 0 2 75 1 681
2022 483 29 24 68 0 0 67 1 672
2023 480 35 31 65 0 0 74 3 688

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 Janney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 19.0 14.8 2.1
1989 285 21.0 13.5 2.1
1990 320 16.0 20.0 1.3
1991 359 16.0 22.4 1.7
1992 364 17.0 21.4 4.7
1993 401 21.0 19.1 3.2
1994 414 18.0 23.0 4.1
1995 429 18.0 23.8 3.7
1996 429 18.0 23.8 3.7
1997 431 18.0 23.9 2.1
1998 440 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 443 25.0 17.7 n/a
2000 444 30.8 14.4 3.2
2001 427 34.0 12.6 3.7
2002 456 n/a n/a 5
2003 456 n/a n/a 5
2004 479 29.0 16.5 4.6
2005 471 21.0 22.4 5.1
2006 465 32.0 14.5 2.6
2007 485 34.0 14.3 2.9
2008 488 9.0 54.2 3.5
2009 489 38.0 12.9 3.7
2010 444 31.0 14.3 2.7
2011 501 29.0 17.2 2.8
2012 550 36.0 15.2 3.6
2013 599 37.5 15.9 3
2014 627 42.0 14.9 99.5
2015 693 52.0 13.3 99.6
2016 731 52.0 14.0 2.1
2017 722 56.5 12.7 n/a
2018 737 52.5 14.0 n/a
2019 739 53.5 13.8 n/a
2020 752 53.5 14.0 n/a
2021 681 53.2 12.7 n/a
2022 672 47.8 14.0 n/a
2023 688 54.5 12.6 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 Janney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 19.0 14.8 2.1
1989 285 21.0 13.5 2.1
1990 320 16.0 20.0 1.3
1991 359 16.0 22.4 1.7
1992 364 17.0 21.4 4.7
1993 401 21.0 19.1 3.2
1994 414 18.0 23.0 4.1
1995 429 18.0 23.8 3.7
1996 429 18.0 23.8 3.7
1997 431 18.0 23.9 2.1
1998 440 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 443 25.0 17.7 n/a
2000 444 30.8 14.4 3.2
2001 427 34.0 12.6 3.7
2002 456 n/a n/a 5
2003 456 n/a n/a 5
2004 479 29.0 16.5 4.6
2005 471 21.0 22.4 5.1
2006 465 32.0 14.5 2.6
2007 485 34.0 14.3 2.9
2008 488 9.0 54.2 3.5
2009 489 38.0 12.9 3.7
2010 444 31.0 14.3 2.7
2011 501 29.0 17.2 2.8
2012 550 36.0 15.2 3.6
2013 599 37.5 15.9 3
2014 627 42.0 14.9 99.5
2015 693 52.0 13.3 99.6
2016 731 52.0 14.0 2.1
2017 722 56.5 12.7 n/a
2018 737 52.5 14.0 n/a
2019 739 53.5 13.8 n/a
2020 752 53.5 14.0 n/a
2021 681 53.2 12.7 n/a
2022 672 47.8 14.0 n/a
2023 688 54.5 12.6 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 Janney Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,790 (11.3%) $14,015 (88.7%) $15,805
2020 $1,837 (11.3%) $14,402 (88.7%) $16,239
2021 $2,437 (13.4%) $15,737 (86.6%) $18,174
2022 $3,648 (18.4%) $16,225 (81.6%) $19,873
2023 $3,348 (14.7%) $19,412 (85.3%) $22,759

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Janney Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 128 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Janney Elementary School)86.775.5
 11.2%
   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 (Janney Elementary School)82.978.6
 4.3%
   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 (Janney Elementary School)86.391.8
 5.5%
   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 (Janney Elementary School)91.496
 4.5%
   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 (Janney Elementary School)72.777.8
 5.1%
   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 (Janney Elementary School)88.989.8
 0.9%
   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 Students739688
 6.9%
African American3835
 7.9%
American Indian00
Asian2731
 14.8%
Hispanic7265
 9.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White531480
 9.6%
Two or More Races7074
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Janney Elementary School

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

Middle : Deal Middle School
High : Jackson-Reed High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 688 students attended Janney Elementary School.

Students at Janney Elementary School are 70% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Asian.

Yes! Janney Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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