Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brent Es ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brent Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brent Es's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brent Es ranks within the top 10% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brent Es is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 212 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
17%
Black
13%
65%
White
66%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brent Es's ranking?
Brent Es is ranked #14 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Brent Es often compared to?
Brent Esis often viewed alongside schools like Van Ness Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Brent Es?
431 students attend Brent Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Brent Es students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brent Es?
Brent Es has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brent Es offer ?
Brent Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brent Es part of?
Brent Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Brent Es located?
Brent Es is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Capitol Hill.
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