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Plummer Elementary School

4601 Texas Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plummer Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Top 50% in DC
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • 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

Plummer 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
Plummer Elementary School's student population of 203 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
203 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
Plummer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plummer Elementary School is 0.27, which is less 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)
#110 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Plummer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plummer 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.
20-24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plummer 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.
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Plummer 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
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plummer 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
84%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Plummer 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
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Plummer 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
100%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plummer 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)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plummer 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 Plummer Elementary School's ranking?
Plummer Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Plummer Elementary School often compared to?
Plummer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randle Highlands 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Plummer Elementary School?
203 students attend Plummer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Plummer Elementary School students are Black, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plummer Elementary School?
Plummer Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plummer Elementary School offer ?
Plummer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Plummer Elementary School part of?
Plummer Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Plummer Elementary School located?
Plummer Elementary School is located in the Benning Ridge neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 4 other public schools located in Benning Ridge.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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