Garrison Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025)

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Garrison Elementary School

1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009

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Top 20%

Serving 389 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 is 35-39% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving 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).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
: Top 20% in DC
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
: ≤20% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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Garrison Elementary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 40% over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

389 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Garrison Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Garrison Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Garrison Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Garrison Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (DC)

#38 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Garrison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

35-39%

19%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garrison 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.

30-34%

31%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garrison 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

10:1

11:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Garrison 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

Asian

Hispanic

19%

Black

50%

63%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garrison 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

25%

13%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garrison 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

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.66

0.55

This chart displays the diversity score of Garrison 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

Yes

Eligible for

63%

49%

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garrison 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 (10-11)

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garrison 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.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

District Of Columbia School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garrison Elementary School's ranking?

Garrison Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.

What schools are Garrison Elementary School often compared to?

Garrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).

How many students attend Garrison Elementary School?

389 students attend Garrison Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Garrison Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrison Elementary School?

Garrison 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 Garrison Elementary School offer ?

Garrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Garrison Elementary School part of?

Garrison Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.

In what neighborhood is Garrison Elementary School located?

Garrison 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 (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
: Top 20%
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
: ≤20% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education