Janney ES
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20016 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#3 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia
#734 of 50,301 nationally
About Janney ES
Janney 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 717 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 90.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 3rd of 142 ranked elementary schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 717.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Janney ES ranks 4th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)88%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
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 Janney ES by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Janney ES
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jackson-Reed HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,855 students · 402 m away
Deal MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,462 students · 784 m away
Murch ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 1.1 km away
Hearst ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 1.1 km away
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Spring Valley
Washington · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
113 students · 1.4 km away
Mann ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 1.6 km away
Eaton ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students · 2.1 km away
Westbrook Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students · 2.2 km away
Lafayette ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
923 students · 2.4 km away
Somerset Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in District of Columbia with a comparable Enrollment.
Murch ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
Brightwood ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students
Bancroft ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
John Francis Education Campus
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
583 students
Barnard ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Janney ES a good school?
Janney ES has a Success Index (US) of 90.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3 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 Janney ES rank in District of Columbia?
Janney ES ranks #3 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia and #734 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Janney ES?
Janney ES had 717 students in 2025.
Is Janney ES a elementary school or a high school?
Janney ES is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Janney ES?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Janney ES; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.