TYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tyler 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 525 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, Tyler ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Tyler Elementary School (ES), located at 1001 G St SE in Washington, D.C., is a prominent public school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, the school serves as a focal point for the local community, offering a structured academic environment for students in the early years of their education. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous curriculum that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare young learners for middle school and beyond.
As part of the DCPS network, Tyler Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources, including initiatives focused on equity, literacy, and modernizing classroom technology. The school typically emphasizes a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, often highlighting the importance of family and community engagement in the educational process. Parents and caregivers interested in specific programs, current test scores, or enrollment procedures can find the most up-to-date information regarding their offerings and policies by visiting the official DCPS website at http://www.dcps.dc.gov.
For more information, contact Tyler ES at (202) 939-4810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
http://www.dcps.dc.gov
TYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Washington, DC with about 525 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington, DC
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- District of Columbia Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 525
- Teachers:
- 40.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 525 students
- Black or African American
- 68.8%
- White
- 15.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
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.