Garrison Elementary School vs. Ross Elementary School
Should you attend Garrison Elementary School or Ross Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Garrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garrison Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher 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 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
375 students
171 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#5 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
80-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
88
19
Kindergarten Students
54
30
Grade 1 Students
58
28
Grade 2 Students
55
30
Grade 3 Students
43
25
Grade 4 Students
40
25
Grade 5 Students
37
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
20%
14%
% Black
47%
14%
% White
25%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
