Takoma ES
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20012 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#96 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia
#40497 of 50,301 nationally
About Takoma ES
Takoma 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 483 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 96th of 142 ranked elementary schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 483.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Takoma ES ranks 143rd of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.9
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 Takoma ES by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Takoma ES
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Breakthrough Montessori PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
383 students · 744 m away
Coolidge HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,029 students · 904 m away
Ida B. Wells MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students · 983 m away
District of Columbia International School
Washington · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,654 students · 1.0 km away
Whittier ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 1.1 km away
Takoma Park Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
559 students · 1.2 km away
Center City PCS - Brightwood
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
269 students · 1.4 km away
Piney Branch Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
575 students · 1.4 km away
Takoma Park Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,177 students · 1.4 km away
Shepherd ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in District of Columbia with a comparable Enrollment.
Ludlow-Taylor ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
J.O. Wilson ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Capitol Hill Montessori School at Logan
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
503 students
Marie Reed ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Turner ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
John Lewis ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Takoma ES a good school?
Takoma ES has a Success Index (US) of 26.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #96 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 Takoma ES rank in District of Columbia?
Takoma ES ranks #96 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia and #40497 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Takoma ES?
Takoma ES had 483 students in 2025.
Is Takoma ES a elementary school or a high school?
Takoma ES is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Takoma ES?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Takoma ES; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.