Cleveland Elementary School

1825 8th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cleveland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 30% in DC
  • : 20-24% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cleveland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Cleveland Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Cleveland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#61 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cleveland Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cleveland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cleveland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cleveland Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cleveland Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cleveland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
55%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cleveland Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cleveland Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cleveland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cleveland Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Cleveland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cleveland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cleveland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cleveland Elementary School's ranking?
Cleveland Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Cleveland Elementary School often compared to?
Cleveland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bancroft Elementary School, Barnard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary School?
282 students attend Cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cleveland Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cleveland Elementary School offer ?
Cleveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cleveland Elementary School part of?
Cleveland Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Cleveland Elementary School located?
Cleveland Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 20-24% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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