TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Turner 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 463 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 33 teachers, Turner ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Turner Elementary School, located at 3264 Stanton Rd SE in Washington, D.C., is a public school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in the Ward 8 community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the surrounding neighborhood. As part of the DCPS network, Turner Elementary follows the district’s standardized curriculum and strategic initiatives designed to support student achievement, equity, and preparation for middle school success.

The school functions as a community anchor, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses both the educational and developmental needs of its diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided through the DCPS framework, Turner Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure a holistic approach to education. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school performance, enrollment procedures, and district-wide policies through the official DCPS website.

For more information, contact Turner ES at (202) 645-3470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.