Duke Ellington School of the Arts vs Stoddert ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
589 students
Stoddert ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Duke Ellington School of the Arts Washington, District of Columbia | Stoddert ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 38 | #1 of 142 |
| National rank | #13675 of 16,910 | #489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 589 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 87% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stoddert ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 28.4).
- •Stoddert ES does better on math proficiency (87% vs 17%).
- •Stoddert ES does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Stoddert ES does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 28.0).
- •Duke Ellington School of the Arts is the larger school with 589 students compared with 425.
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 Duke Ellington School of the Arts better than Stoddert ES?
On the Success Index (US), Stoddert ES ranks higher (91.5 vs 28.4 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 Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Stoddert ES?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duke Ellington School of the Arts: 589. Stoddert ES: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Stoddert ES rank in District of Columbia?
Duke Ellington School of the Arts is 18th of 38 and Stoddert ES is 1st of 142 among high schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).