Smothers ES
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20019 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#135 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia
#45680 of 50,301 nationally
About Smothers ES
Smothers 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 250 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 135th of 142 ranked elementary schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (89th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 250.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Smothers ES ranks 205th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)8.6
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 Smothers ES by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smothers ES
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kelly Miller MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students · 528 m away
Lorraine H. Whitlock ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
162 students · 558 m away
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
430 students · 635 m away
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
318 students · 635 m away
Plummer ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students · 740 m away
Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
745 students · 805 m away
Global Citizens PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
198 students · 805 m away
The SEED PCS of Washington DC
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
245 students · 991 m away
Nalle ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 1.1 km away
KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
340 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in District of Columbia with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Smothers ES a good school?
Smothers ES has a Success Index (US) of 18.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #135 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 Smothers ES rank in District of Columbia?
Smothers ES ranks #135 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia and #45680 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smothers ES?
Smothers ES had 250 students in 2025.
Is Smothers ES a elementary school or a high school?
Smothers ES is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smothers ES?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smothers ES; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.