Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20015

Summary:

The 20015 zip code area of Washington, D.C. is home to a single standout elementary school, Lafayette Elementary School. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools district, with exceptional academic performance, a diverse student population, and a strong investment in educational resources.

Lafayette Elementary School boasts impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school's academic excellence is evident. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively diverse student body, with representation from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, contributing to a rich learning environment.

The school's high spending per student, at $22,781, is notably higher than the district and state averages, suggesting a strong commitment to providing students with well-equipped classrooms, specialized programs, and professional development for teachers. Furthermore, Lafayette Elementary School's low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 likely plays a significant role in its academic success, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

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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
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 Broad Branch Rd. NW	Washington	20015	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 282-0116	933	62	15.1		669 (71.7%)	86 (9.2%)	76 (8.1%)	30 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (7.4%)	99	2^nd of 126 public elementary schools	98.4%		98.9	2^nd of 128 public elementary schools	98.4%		58.8	75.0	80.0	84.1	78.9	73.3	81.8	$22,781	$3,475	$19,306

Cities Near Zip Code 20015

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank	Rank (0-5)
Washington	0.28 mi	265	1^st
Laurel	17.72 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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