Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Ness Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Van Ness Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Ness Elementary School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Van Ness Elementary School?
372 students attend Van Ness Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Van Ness Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Ness Elementary School?
Van Ness Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Ness Elementary School offer ?
Van Ness Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Van Ness Elementary School part of?
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