HENDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hendley 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 379 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 29 teachers, Hendley 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.

**Hendley Elementary School**, located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C., is a public school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school is situated in Ward 8 and is committed to providing a foundational education that addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes creating a supportive and safe learning environment, often focusing on community engagement and equity to ensure that students from the surrounding neighborhoods have access to the resources necessary for their development.

The school’s curriculum aligns with DCPS standards, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school through foundational literacy and numeracy programs. Because it is part of the broader DCPS network, Hendley Elementary benefits from district-wide initiatives, including support for specialized instruction, student well-being programs, and technology integration. For parents and community members interested in the most current information regarding enrollment, extracurricular offerings, or performance metrics, the [official DCPS website](http://www.dcps.dc.gov) serves as the primary resource for school-specific data and district updates.

For more information, contact Hendley ES at (202) 645-3450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.