Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hendley 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 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 251 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in DC
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Hendley 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 Hendley Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Hendley Elementary School is ranked #158 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Hendley Elementary School often compared to?
Hendley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Hendley Elementary School?
251 students attend Hendley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hendley Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hendley Elementary School?
Hendley 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 Hendley Elementary School offer ?
Hendley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hendley Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Hendley Elementary School located?
Hendley 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 (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 251 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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