School Overview
Smothers Elementary School, located at 4400 Brooks St NE in Washington, D.C., is a public school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in the Deanwood neighborhood of Ward 7, the school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. As part of the DCPS network, the school adheres to the district's broader mission of providing equitable, high-quality education and fostering a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is dedicated to creating a structured and engaging learning environment, often emphasizing community involvement and family partnership to enhance the educational experience. Like many schools in the DCPS system, Smothers works to implement curriculum standards aligned with District goals while offering various support services and extracurricular opportunities. For specific information regarding current academic programs, performance data, enrollment procedures, or recent school initiatives, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official [DCPS website](http://www.dcps.dc.gov) or contact the school administration directly.
210
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smothers ES
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic17
Black191
American Indian1
  • Black
    191 (91.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (8.1 %)
  • White
    1 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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)939-3600
Website: http://www.smotherselementary.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 52
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smothers ES
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten52
Kindergarten18
Grade 126
Grade 238
Grade 324
Grade 429
Grade 523
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smothers ES
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10047.6%
Male11052.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)