Dorothy I. Height ES vs Truesdell ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 123 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy I. Height ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
Truesdell ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Dorothy I. Height ES Washington, District of Columbia | Truesdell ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 142 | #66 of 142 |
| National rank | #22620 of 50,301 | #30525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy I. Height ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 42.2).
- •Dorothy I. Height ES does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Truesdell ES does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Truesdell ES does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.5).
- •Dorothy I. Height ES is the larger school with 400 students compared with 370.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dorothy I. Height ES better than Truesdell ES?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy I. Height ES ranks higher (53.6 vs 42.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dorothy I. Height ES and Truesdell ES?
About 123 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy I. Height ES: 400. Truesdell ES: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy I. Height ES and Truesdell ES rank in District of Columbia?
Dorothy I. Height ES is 41st of 142 and Truesdell ES is 66th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).