DOROTHY I HEIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dorothy I Height 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 479 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 44 teachers, Dorothy I Height ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School, located in the Brightwood neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., is a public school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Named in honor of the renowned civil rights and women's rights activist Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and empowering academic environment. It serves a diverse student population, emphasizing foundational learning, social-emotional development, and community engagement to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the "Whole Child" approach, integrating rigorous academics with supportive services that address the unique needs of its students. As part of the DCPS network, Dorothy I. Height Elementary benefits from district-wide resources, including updated curricula and extracurricular programming aimed at boosting literacy and numeracy. By honoring its namesake’s legacy of leadership and advocacy, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to cultivate a strong, positive educational experience for the children of the D.C. community.

For more information, contact Dorothy I Height ES at (202) 723-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.