H.D. Cooke ES vs Van Ness ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H.D. Cooke ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Van Ness ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | H.D. Cooke ES Washington, District of Columbia | Van Ness ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 142 | #53 of 142 |
| National rank | #27386 of 50,301 | #25473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 406 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34.5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Ness ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 46.7).
- •H.D. Cooke ES does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Van Ness ES does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •H.D. Cooke ES does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.0).
- •H.D. Cooke ES is the larger school with 406 students compared with 404.
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 H.D. Cooke ES better than Van Ness ES?
On the Success Index (US), Van Ness ES ranks higher (49.6 vs 46.7 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 H.D. Cooke ES and Van Ness ES?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H.D. Cooke ES: 406. Van Ness ES: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H.D. Cooke ES and Van Ness ES rank in District of Columbia?
H.D. Cooke ES is 56th of 142 and Van Ness ES is 53rd of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).