Turner Elementary School

3264 Stanton Rd. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Turner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Turner Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Turner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turner Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (DC)
#212 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Turner Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Turner 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.
≤5%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Turner 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.
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Turner 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
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Turner 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
98%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Turner 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
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Turner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Turner Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Turner 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
94%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Turner 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)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Turner 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 Turner Elementary School's ranking?
Turner Elementary School is ranked #212 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Turner Elementary School often compared to?
Turner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malcolm X Es At Green by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Turner Elementary School?
491 students attend Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Turner Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Elementary School?
Turner Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Turner Elementary School offer ?
Turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Turner Elementary School part of?
Turner Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Turner Elementary School located?
Turner Elementary School is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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