Ross ES

1730 R St. NW
Washington, DC 20009

www.rosselementary.org

171 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ross Elementary School, located at 1730 R St NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a public school serving students in grades PK3 through 5. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. The school’s historic building reflects the character of the surrounding neighborhood, while its curriculum focuses on developing critical thinking skills and fostering a lifelong love of learning among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ross Elementary is frequently highlighted for its active parent-teacher organization and community engagement initiatives. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating social-emotional learning with core subjects to ensure students are well-prepared for middle school. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details—such as early childhood education opportunities or extracurricular activities—can find comprehensive information and resources through the official DCPS website.

171

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ross ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	23
Black	24
Asian	17
Two or More	16

White
91 (53.2 %)
Black
24 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
23 (13.5 %)
Asian
17 (9.9 %)
Two or More
16 (9.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone:	(202)673-7200
Website:	http://www.rosselementary.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 14