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Hearst Elementary School

3950 37th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hearst 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 60-64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5% in DC
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hearst Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hearst Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hearst Elementary School is 0.65, 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)
#10 out of 220 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hearst Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hearst 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.
70-74%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hearst 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.
60-69%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hearst 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
8%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hearst 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
8%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hearst 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
19%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hearst 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
55%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hearst 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
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hearst 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 Hearst Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Hearst 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
13%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hearst 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
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hearst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearst Elementary School's ranking?
Hearst Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Hearst Elementary School often compared to?
Hearst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Janney Elementary School, Murch Elementary School, Eaton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Hearst Elementary School?
337 students attend Hearst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hearst Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hearst Elementary School?
Hearst Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hearst Elementary School offer ?
Hearst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hearst Elementary School part of?
Hearst Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Hearst Elementary School located?
Hearst 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: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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