Van Ness ES
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20003 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#53 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia
#25473 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Ness ES
Van Ness 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 404 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 53rd of 142 ranked elementary schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (71th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 404.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Van Ness ES ranks 79th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
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 Van Ness ES by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Ness ES
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Shirley Chisholm ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students · 723 m away
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Capitol Hill
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
387 students · 835 m away
Brent ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students · 873 m away
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Washington · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
415 students · 1.1 km away
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
256 students · 1.1 km away
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
282 students · 1.1 km away
Cedar Tree Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
399 students · 1.4 km away
Payne ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 1.5 km away
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Waterfront Station
Washington · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
90 students · 1.6 km away
Anacostia HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
246 students · 1.6 km away
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Mann ES
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Frequently asked questions
Is Van Ness ES a good school?
Van Ness ES has a Success Index (US) of 49.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #53 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 Van Ness ES rank in District of Columbia?
Van Ness ES ranks #53 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia and #25473 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Ness ES?
Van Ness ES had 404 students in 2025.
Is Van Ness ES a elementary school or a high school?
Van Ness ES is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Ness ES?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Ness ES; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.