Burroughs ES
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20018 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#74 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia
#35075 of 50,301 nationally
About Burroughs ES
Burroughs ES is a public elementary located in Washington, in the District of Columbia Public Schools school district of District of Columbia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 331 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 74th of 142 ranked elementary schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 331.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Burroughs ES ranks 108th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Burroughs ES by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burroughs ES
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Perry Street Preparatory PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
437 students · 373 m away
The Sojourner Truth School PCS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 6–12
292 students · 373 m away
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS
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310 students · 819 m away
Langdon ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students · 978 m away
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students · 1.0 km away
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
199 students · 1.0 km away
Bunker Hill ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
219 students · 1.1 km away
Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Middle
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
223 students · 1.2 km away
Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Elementary
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
218 students · 1.2 km away
Brookland MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in District of Columbia with a comparable Enrollment.
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325 students
Houston ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Langley ES
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burroughs ES a good school?
Burroughs ES has a Success Index (US) of 35.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #74 of 142 in District of Columbia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Burroughs ES rank in District of Columbia?
Burroughs ES ranks #74 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia and #35075 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burroughs ES?
Burroughs ES had 331 students in 2025.
Is Burroughs ES a elementary school or a high school?
Burroughs ES is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burroughs ES?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burroughs ES; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.