BEERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Beers 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 484 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 37 teachers, Beers 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.

Clifford H. Beers Elementary School, located at 3600 Alabama Ave SE in Washington, D.C., is a public elementary school serving students within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in the Ward 7 community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students, emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. As part of the DCPS network, the school operates under the district’s broader mission to ensure that all students have access to high-quality instruction, diverse programming, and a safe, supportive learning environment designed to prepare them for middle school and beyond.

The school serves as a vital anchor in its Southeast neighborhood, often acting as a hub for community engagement and parent involvement. Like many schools in the district, Beers Elementary focuses on closing achievement gaps through data-informed instruction and personalized support for learners. Prospective families and community members can find the most current information regarding enrollment, school calendars, academic performance metrics, and specific programs—such as early childhood education or extracurricular offerings—by visiting the official DCPS website at [dcps.dc.gov](http://www.dcps.dc.gov).

For more information, contact Beers ES at (202) 939-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.