ORR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Orr 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 404 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 32 teachers, Orr ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Orr Elementary School, located at 2200 Minnesota Ave SE in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, D.C., serves as a public elementary institution within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in Ward 8, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success in higher grade levels.

As part of the DCPS network, the school follows the district’s broader mission to ensure equitable access to rigorous instruction and student support services. Like many schools in the area, Orr Elementary works to foster a supportive learning environment, often leveraging community partnerships and district-wide initiatives to enhance student engagement and bridge achievement gaps. Families interested in specific enrollment data, curriculum details, or current school programs can find the most up-to-date information directly through the DCPS website.

For more information, contact Orr ES at (202) 671-6240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.