CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cleveland 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 317 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 24 teachers, Cleveland 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.

Cleveland Elementary School, located at 1825 8th St NW in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a public school within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Serving a diverse student body in the heart of the nation’s capital, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding urban community. It operates with a focus on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment that addresses the social and emotional development of its elementary-age learners.

As part of the DCPS network, the school follows the district’s standardized curriculum and educational initiatives, which emphasize literacy, mathematics, and science. The facility serves as a vital neighborhood anchor, offering various enrichment opportunities and school-based programs designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school performance, enrollment procedures, and district-wide academic calendars through the official DCPS website.

For more information, contact Cleveland ES at (202) 939-4380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.