Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

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Dorothy I. Height Elementary School ranks 41 st of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 426 students in grades PK-5 and part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district.

Dorothy I. Height Elementary has a diverse student population, with 50.23% African American, 38.73% Hispanic, and 5.87% White students, which differs from nearby schools like Bancroft Elementary School and John Lewis Elementary School, which have higher percentages of White students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics below the DCPS and District of Columbia averages, but strong performance for certain subgroups, ranking 6th out of 63 DC elementary schools for African American students and 2nd out of 21 for English Language Learners.

Compared to nearby schools, Dorothy I. Height Elementary has higher spending per student ($34,431) and a lower student-teacher ratio (9.1 students per teacher), but its academic performance is generally lower than schools like Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS and Bancroft Elementary School. The school's consistent ranking among the top 50% of DC elementary schools suggests opportunities for improvement, particularly in 3rd and 5th grade proficiency rates and for certain student subgroups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4300 13th St. NW
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 723-4100

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $34,431

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 426

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.2%

Hispanic:

38.7%

White:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dorothy I. Height Elementary School ranks better than 67.5% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 29^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 54.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50.2%), Hispanic (38.7%), White (5.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School is 9.1, which is the 24^th best among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

Compare Dorothy I. Height Elementary School employs 46.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School is $34,431, which is the 8^th highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorothy I. Height Elementary School 41^st of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Dorothy I. Height Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Hispanic 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 Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2017	48.17	46^th	108	57.4%
2018	57.47	42^nd	120	65.0%
2019	67.07	32^nd	122	73.8%
2022	47.25	41^st	97	57.7%
2023	47.06	52^nd	128	59.4%
2024	54.99	41^st	126	67.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	37.58	13^th	25	48.0%
2019	72.23	4^th	25	84.0%
2022	70.23	2^nd	21	90.5%
2023	76.58	3^rd	19	84.2%
2024	57.32	7^th	18	61.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.81	23^rd	45	48.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.31	12^th	53	77.4%
2024	75.41	4^th	55	92.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	63.17	33^rd	110	70.0%
2019	72.54	24^th	117	79.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	73.54	19^th	90	78.9%
2019	75.31	13^th	91	85.7%
2022	69.00	6^th	27	77.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.62	55^th	113	51.3%
2019	55.43	41^st	113	63.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	82.02	13^th	100	87.0%
2019	85.74	9^th	106	91.5%
2023	57.49	20^th	60	66.7%
2024	77.35	6^th	63	90.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	38.13	19^th	29	34.5%
2019	56.00	7^th	30	76.7%
2022	57.77	4^th	18	77.8%
2023	35.30	12^th	22	45.5%
2024	45.06	12^th	30	60.0%

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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 Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	1	316	2	170	1	1	1	492
2017	11	320	5	181	0	0	1	518
2018	9	282	3	182	1	0	2	479
2019	20	257	6	196	0	0	1	480
2020	29	248	10	188	0	0	1	476
2021	35	220	12	169	1	0	0	437
2022	25	213	16	167	1	0	2	424
2023	25	214	16	165	2	0	4	426

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 Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	492	46.0	10.6	100
2017	518	45.5	11.3	n/a
2018	479	44.0	10.8	n/a
2019	480	46.0	10.4	n/a
2020	476	48.0	9.9	n/a
2021	437	46.0	9.5	n/a
2022	424	43.0	9.8	n/a
2023	426	46.5	9.1	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 Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	492	46.0	10.6	100
2017	518	45.5	11.3	n/a
2018	479	44.0	10.8	n/a
2019	480	46.0	10.4	n/a
2020	476	48.0	9.9	n/a
2021	437	46.0	9.5	n/a
2022	424	43.0	9.8	n/a
2023	426	46.5	9.1	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 Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,175 (9.8%)	$19,945 (90.2%)	$22,120
2020	$2,406 (10.4%)	$20,806 (89.6%)	$23,212
2021	$3,021 (11.7%)	$22,731 (88.3%)	$25,751
2022	$4,497 (15.7%)	$24,197 (84.3%)	$28,694
2023	$3,683 (10.7%)	$30,748 (89.3%)	$34,431

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 52^nd of 128 Elementary schools	14.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dorothy I. Height Elementary School)	48.1	26.3	21.8%
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 (Dorothy I. Height Elementary School)	51.9	26.3	25.6%
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 (Dorothy I. Height Elementary School)	46.7	23.5	23.2%
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 (Dorothy I. Height Elementary School)	22.7	25.5	2.8%
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 (Dorothy I. Height Elementary School)	42.9	29.7	13.2%
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 (Dorothy I. Height Elementary School)	46.4	32.4	14%
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	480	426	11.3%
African American	257	214	16.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	6	16	166.7%
Hispanic	196	165	15.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	20	25	25%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%

Schools Near Dorothy I. Height 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 13th St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 723-4100	426	47	9.1		25 (5.9%)	214 (50.2%)	165 (38.7%)	16 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	55	41^st of 126 public elementary schools	67.5%		47.1	52^nd of 128 public elementary schools	59.4%	11	26.5	56.9	24.4				32.6	29.4	19.6				$34,431	$3,683	$30,748
Powell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Upshur St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6270	484	47	10.4		53 (11.0%)	52 (10.7%)	362 (74.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	54.7	42^nd of 126 public elementary schools	66.7%		42.5	60^th of 128 public elementary schools	53.1%	18	31.8	34.3	40.3				34.8	28.4	17.5				$29,097	$3,931	$25,166
E.L. Haynes PCS - Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	4501 Kansas Avenue NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	E.L. Haynes PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 667-4446	342	32	10.6		59 (17.3%)	118 (34.5%)	141 (41.2%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	39	65^th of 126 public elementary schools	48.4%		36	71^st of 128 public elementary schools	44.5%	6	22.0	28.0					16.0	24.0					$31,153	$4,013	$27,141
Center City PCS - Petworth	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	510 Webster Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Center City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 554-9212	244	25	9.7		3 (1.2%)	128 (52.5%)	103 (42.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	48.8	54^th of 126 public elementary schools	57.1%		39.2	66^th of 128 public elementary schools	48.4%	12	4.0		18.5	30.8	8.7	30.0		8.3	14.8	30.8	12.5	5.0	$25,824	$3,323	$22,501
John Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1335 Farragut St NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6226	427	37	11.5		97 (22.7%)	199 (46.6%)	110 (25.8%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	54.5	43^rd of 126 public elementary schools	65.9%		55.2	42^nd of 128 public elementary schools	67.2%	1	24.1	35.6	48.8				27.1	31.7	23.9				$26,207	$3,634	$22,573
Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5000 14th Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 726-6200	553	50	11.0		247 (44.7%)	89 (16.1%)	138 (25.0%)	16 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (11.0%)	74.4	25^th of 126 public elementary schools	80.2%		79.6	20^th of 128 public elementary schools	84.4%	5	24.6	55.4	54.5				47.8	41.1	51.5				$20,059	$669	$19,390
Barnard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Decatur St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-1100	580	57	10.2		44 (7.6%)	242 (41.7%)	282 (48.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	61	33^rd of 126 public elementary schools	73.8%		55.6	41^st of 128 public elementary schools	68.0%	8	27.9	40.0	32.4				38.7	47.9	24.3				$29,337	$4,001	$25,336
Truesdell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Ingraham St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6202	444	47	9.4		32 (7.2%)	127 (28.6%)	283 (63.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.6	71^st of 126 public elementary schools	43.7%		23.8	106^th of 128 public elementary schools	17.2%	35	24.5	16.7	38.5				18.0	12.5	14.6				$29,128	$3,604	$25,523
Bruce-Monroe Elementary School at Park View	Public	PK, KG-5	3560 Warder St. NW	Washington	20010	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6222	433	43	10.0		57 (13.2%)	67 (15.5%)	276 (63.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.2%)	57.9	39^th of 126 public elementary schools	69.0%		66.5	30^th of 128 public elementary schools	76.6%	9	25.0	30.0	30.4				37.3	30.0	51.1				$29,936	$3,439	$26,497
Bancroft Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1755 Newton St. NW	Washington	20010	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 673-7280	715	60	11.9		212 (29.7%)	21 (2.9%)	452 (63.2%)	11 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.1%)	66.9	27^th of 126 public elementary schools	78.6%		69.2	27^th of 128 public elementary schools	78.9%		32.3	47.0	39.3				30.6	37.9	41.7				$26,609	$3,410	$23,199

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Is Dorothy I. Height Elementary School a good school?

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School ranks 41^st of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dorothy I. Height Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Dorothy I. Height Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Dorothy I. Height Elementary School?

Students at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School are 50% African American, 39% Hispanic, 6% White, 4% Asian.

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