John Lewis ES vs Powell ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Lewis ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Powell ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
| Measure | John Lewis ES Washington, District of Columbia | Powell ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 142 | #71 of 142 |
| National rank | #27965 of 50,301 | #34210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Lewis ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 36.7).
- •John Lewis ES does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •John Lewis ES does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Powell ES does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.6).
- •Powell ES is the larger school with 514 students compared with 509.
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 John Lewis ES better than Powell ES?
On the Success Index (US), John Lewis ES ranks higher (45.9 vs 36.7 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 John Lewis ES and Powell ES?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Lewis ES: 509. Powell ES: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Lewis ES and Powell ES rank in District of Columbia?
John Lewis ES is 59th of 142 and Powell ES is 71st of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).