Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Takoma Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is approximately equal to 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 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 483 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in DC
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Takoma 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 Takoma Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Takoma Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Takoma Elementary School?
483 students attend Takoma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Takoma Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Takoma Elementary School?
Takoma 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 Takoma Elementary School offer ?
Takoma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Takoma Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Takoma Elementary School located?
Takoma 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: 483 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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