Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amidon-bowen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 365 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in DC
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Amidon-bowen 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 Amidon-bowen Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Amidon-bowen Elementary School?
365 students attend Amidon-bowen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Amidon-bowen Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amidon-bowen Elementary School?
Amidon-bowen Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amidon-bowen Elementary School offer ?
Amidon-bowen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Amidon-bowen Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Amidon-bowen Elementary School located?
Amidon-bowen Elementary School is located in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 1 other public schools located in Southwest Waterfront.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 365 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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