SAVOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Savoy ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 267 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Savoy ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Savoy Elementary School, located in the Anacostia neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C., is a public school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated on Shannon Place SE, the school acts as a vital educational anchor for the local community, emphasizing foundational academic growth and social-emotional development. As a DCPS institution, it follows the district's standardized curriculum while striving to meet the diverse needs of students living in the Ward 8 area.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive environment aimed at closing the achievement gap and fostering long-term academic success. Like many schools within the DCPS network, Savoy Elementary focuses on integrated learning experiences and community engagement to help students navigate their educational journey. For the most current information regarding specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official DCPS website or reach out directly to the school administration.

For more information, contact Savoy ES at (202) 939-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2400 Shannon Pl SE
Washington, DC 20020
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SAVOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Washington, DC with about 267 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington, DC

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
267
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 267 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SAVOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.