Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20005

Summary:

The 20005 zip code in Washington, D.C. is home to a single public elementary school, Thomson Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 247 students. While the school has a diverse student population, it has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past few years, dropping from a 4-star rating to a 2-star rating.

Thomson Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district and the overall District of Columbia averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 5.4% of 3rd-grade students at Thomson Elementary School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35% for DCPS and 28.2% for the District of Columbia. This suggests the presence of substantial achievement gaps that need to be addressed.

Despite the high per-student spending of $34,307 at Thomson Elementary School, which is relatively high compared to other schools, the school's academic performance remains a concern. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources, and whether they are being directed towards the most impactful interventions and support for students. Addressing the challenges faced by Thomson Elementary School will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's resources, teaching practices, and the specific needs of the diverse student population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	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 Science Science End of Course	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
Thomson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 L St. NW	Washington	20005	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 898-4660	253	30	8.5		23 (9.1%)	89 (35.2%)	116 (45.8%)	15 (5.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	34	75^th of 126 public elementary schools	40.5%		38.1	68^th of 128 public elementary schools	46.9%	7	11.1	5.4	38.1	22.2	27.0	14.3	11.5	$34,307	$4,134	$30,173

Cities Near Zip Code 20005

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank	Rank (0-5)
Washington	0.11 mi	265	1^st
Laurel	18.84 mi	1

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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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