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Payne Elementary School

1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Payne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 20% in DC
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 30%)
  • 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

Payne 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
Payne Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
317 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 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
Payne 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 diversity score of Payne Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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)
#34 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
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25-29%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Payne 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.
45-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Payne 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
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Payne 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
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Payne 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
50%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Payne 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
36%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Payne 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
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Payne 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 Payne Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Payne 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
97%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Payne 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)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Payne 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
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 Payne Elementary School's ranking?
Payne Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Payne Elementary School often compared to?
Payne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Payne Elementary School?
317 students attend Payne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Payne Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Payne Elementary School?
Payne Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Payne Elementary School offer ?
Payne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Payne Elementary School part of?
Payne Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Payne Elementary School located?
Payne Elementary School is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.

School Reviews
5   3/16/2012
Fine school which I visited in 2010. I still have to send a book to the school. I actually promised the students I talk to in 2010 that I will send this book. I now have the book which I will send once I contact the Principal! NEMANI DROVA (MR.) FIJI ISLANDS
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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