TRUESDELL EC

Truesdell EC 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 698 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 53 teachers, Truesdell EC 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.

Truesdell Education Campus (EC) is a public school located in the Brightwood neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. Serving students from early childhood through eighth grade, the school operates as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. It is situated at 800 Ingraham St NW, positioning it as a local hub for families living in the surrounding Ward 4 community.

The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that spans the foundational years of a child's development. As an "Education Campus," Truesdell focuses on providing a continuous academic experience, allowing students to remain in the same school community from pre-kindergarten through the middle school years. Through its affiliation with DCPS, the school follows the district’s standardized curriculum while providing various extracurricular opportunities and resources intended to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Truesdell EC at (202) 576-6202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.