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Truesdell Elementary School

800 Ingraham St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Truesdell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : 10-14% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (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

Truesdell 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
Truesdell Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 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
Truesdell 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 Truesdell Elementary School is 0.51, 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)
#113 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Truesdell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Truesdell 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.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Truesdell 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.
11-19%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Truesdell 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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Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Truesdell Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
64%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Truesdell 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
29%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Truesdell 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
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Truesdell 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
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Truesdell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Truesdell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Truesdell 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 Truesdell 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 (11-12)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Truesdell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 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 Truesdell Elementary School's ranking?
Truesdell Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Truesdell Elementary School?
444 students attend Truesdell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Truesdell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truesdell Elementary School?
Truesdell Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Truesdell Elementary School offer ?
Truesdell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Truesdell Elementary School part of?
Truesdell Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Truesdell Elementary School located?
Truesdell 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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